January weather forecast
Porcupine, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Porcupine, North Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and min 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Temperature

Porcupine experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Porcupine. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Porcupine, in January, snow falls for 14.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.7 snowfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Porcupine, North Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of January in Porcupine, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Porcupine?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

How cold is January in Porcupine?

In Porcupine, 20.8°F (-6.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 6.1°F (-14.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Porcupine?

The most humid month in Porcupine is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Porcupine?

In Porcupine, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month in Porcupine?

The month with the least rainfall in Porcupine, North Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Porcupine in January?

In Porcupine, North Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Porcupine in January?

In Porcupine, North Dakota, during January, snow falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Porcupine?

In Porcupine, North Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Porcupine?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Porcupine?

The month with the least sunshine in Porcupine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Porcupine have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Porcupine, North Dakota, is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Porcupine?

The months with the lowest UV index in Porcupine are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Porcupine?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Porcupine is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Porcupine, ND

Average temperature in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Porcupine, ND

Average pressure in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Porcupine, ND

Average wind speed in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Porcupine, ND

Average humidity in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Porcupine, ND

Average rainfall in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Porcupine, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Porcupine, ND

Average snowfall in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Porcupine, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Porcupine, ND

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Porcupine, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Porcupine, ND

Average UV index in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Porcupine, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Porcupine, ND

Average visibility in January - Porcupine, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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