January weather forecast
Richardton, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Richardton, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.9°F (-12.3°C) and max 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Richardton, North Dakota, reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 23.5°F (-4.7°C) at the peak and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richardton, in January, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Richardton are January and February, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Richardton?

In Richardton, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and reaching a low of 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

How cold is it in Richardton in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Richardton, is 23.5°F (-4.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9.9°F (-12.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Richardton?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month in Richardton.

What is the average humidity in January in Richardton?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month in Richardton?

The month with the least rainfall in Richardton is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Richardton in January?

In Richardton, North Dakota, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Richardton in January?

In Richardton, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Richardton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Richardton?

The months with the least sunshine in Richardton, North Dakota, are January and February, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Richardton?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richardton?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Richardton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Richardton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Richardton, ND

Average temperature in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Richardton, ND

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Richardton, ND

Average wind speed in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Richardton, ND

Average humidity in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Richardton, ND

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Richardton, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Richardton, ND

Average snowfall in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richardton, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Richardton, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Richardton, ND

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Richardton, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Richardton, ND

Average visibility in January - Richardton, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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