January weather forecast
Rolla, ND

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Weather in January

January in Rolla, North Dakota showcases some of the coldest and most harsh weather conditions of the year. Temperatures plummet, hitting lows of 0.5°F (-17.5°C) and reaching only as high as 14.2°F (-9.9°C). With 3.27" (83mm) of snow covering the city on an average of 15.5 days, winter sports enthusiasts would be thrilled. When compared to December, January continues the sub-zero conditions but has slightly less snowfall. An overcast sky and high relative humidity of 93% characterize this winter month.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) at the peak and 0.5°F (-17.5°C) at the base.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.9 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rolla. In Rolla, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Rolla, during the entire year, snow falls for 86.8 days and aggregates up to 23.78" (604mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rolla, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Rolla experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 14.2°F (-9.9°C) and a low of 0.5°F (-17.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Rolla, is 14.2°F (-9.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 0.5°F (-17.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 93%.

How much does it rain in Rolla in January?

In January, in Rolla, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Rolla, in January, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rolla have in January?

In Rolla, the average day length in January is 8h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Rolla?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Rolla, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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
Rolla, ND

Average temperature in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 14.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 0.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
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Average wind speed in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rolla, ND

Average snowfall in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.5 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
Rolla, ND

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Rolla, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Rolla, 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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