January weather forecast
Valley City, ND

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Weather in January

Beginning the year, January is considered to be in the depths of winter in Valley City, North Dakota. Cold, damp and frosty days are quite common. The monthly average low is the coldest in the year, hitting a chilly 3.4°F (-15.9°C). Comparatively fewer daylight hours can be expected this month, leading to longer nights and reduced solar heating. Interestingly, a slightly higher wind speed is noticed which might cause a wind chill effect, making it feel colder outdoors.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and a low of 3.4°F (-15.9°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Valley City. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. In Valley City, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.2 days and aggregates up to 15.04" (382mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Valley City, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and reaching a low of 3.4°F (-15.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Valley City, records 17.1°F (-8.3°C), while the low-temperature is 3.4°F (-15.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Valley City, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.5 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 1.5 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Valley City, in January, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Valley City have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Valley City, ND

Average temperature in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 17.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 3.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Valley City, ND

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Valley City, ND

Average wind speed in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Valley City, ND

Average humidity in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Valley City, ND

Average rainfall in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Valley City, ND

Average rainfall days in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Valley City, ND

Average snowfall in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Valley City, ND

Average snowfall days in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Valley City, ND

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Valley City, 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: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Valley City, ND

Average sunshine days in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Valley City, ND

Average UV index in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Valley City, ND

Average cloud cover in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Valley City, ND

Average visibility in January - Valley City, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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