January weather forecast
Rawson, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Rawson, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and a low of 7.3°F (-13.7°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Rawson are January and February Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rawson, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Rawson, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.2 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rawson, North Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January stands out as Rawson's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and a low of 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

How cold is January in Rawson?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Rawson, is 21.4°F (-5.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 7.3°F (-13.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Rawson, during January, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rawson have in January?

In January, the average day length is 8h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Rawson, ND

Average temperature in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Rawson, ND

Average pressure in January - Rawson, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rawson, ND

Average wind speed in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Rawson, ND

Average humidity in January - Rawson, 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 (49%).

Average rainfall in January
Rawson, ND

Average rainfall in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Rawson, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rawson, ND

Average snowfall in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rawson, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rawson, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Rawson, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Rawson, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Rawson, ND

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

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

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