January weather forecast
Wishek, ND

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wishek, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Temperature

January is Wishek's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and lows of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Wishek is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wishek. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Wishek, is 19.8°F (-6.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Wishek, during January, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wishek, in January, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wishek have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wishek have in January?

In Wishek, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. 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 snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Wishek, ND

Average temperature in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°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 (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"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 - Wishek, ND
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
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 - Wishek, ND
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wishek, 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: 3h and 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

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

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Wishek, ND
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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