January weather forecast
Scranton, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Scranton, North Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Scranton are January and December Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Scranton, North Dakota, in January, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Scranton, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.8 days and aggregates up to 23.62" (600mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Scranton, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Scranton?

In Scranton, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is January in Scranton?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Scranton, is 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Scranton?

The most humid month in Scranton is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January in Scranton?

In January, the average relative humidity in Scranton, North Dakota, is 84%.

What is the driest month in Scranton?

The months with the least rainfall in Scranton, North Dakota, are January and December Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Scranton in January?

In Scranton, North Dakota, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Scranton?

In Scranton, in January, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Scranton have in January?

The average day length in January in Scranton is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Scranton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Scranton, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Scranton?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

How high is the UV index in January in Scranton?

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

Average temperature in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Scranton, ND

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Scranton, ND

Average wind speed in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Scranton, ND

Average humidity in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in January
Scranton, ND

Average rainfall in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Scranton, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Scranton, ND

Average snowfall in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Scranton, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Scranton, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Scranton, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Scranton, ND

Average UV index in January - Scranton, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Scranton, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Scranton, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Scranton, ND

Average visibility in January - Scranton, 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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