January weather forecast
Sentinel Butte, ND

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and a minimum average of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Sentinel Butte are January, March and November Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sentinel Butte, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.2 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Sentinel Butte is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of January in Sentinel Butte, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Sentinel Butte is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sentinel Butte?

Sentinel Butte, North Dakota, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and a minimum of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is it in Sentinel Butte in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sentinel Butte, is 25.9°F (-3.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Sentinel Butte?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Sentinel Butte.

What is the average humidity in January in Sentinel Butte?

The average relative humidity in January in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota, is 85%.

What is the driest month in Sentinel Butte?

January, March and November are months with the least rain in Sentinel Butte when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Sentinel Butte?

In January, in Sentinel Butte, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sentinel Butte in January?

In Sentinel Butte, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sentinel Butte?

The average day length in January in Sentinel Butte is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sentinel Butte?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Sentinel Butte?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Sentinel Butte?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sentinel Butte, ND

Average temperature in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Sentinel Butte, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Sentinel Butte, ND

Average humidity in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sentinel Butte, ND

Average snowfall in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sentinel Butte, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sentinel Butte, ND

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sentinel Butte, 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: 5h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Sentinel Butte, ND

Average UV index in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Sentinel Butte, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Sentinel Butte, 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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