North Dakota weather in January
Thinking about venturing to North Dakota this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in North Dakota in January?
North Dakota is a region in the United States of America. January in North Dakota generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -8°C in Grand Forks to -2°C in Dickinson. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -14°C in Dickinson and -18°C in Grand Forks. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Williston with an average of 7.8 mm to low snowfall in Fargo with 16 mm. The city Fargo usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in North Dakota for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our North Dakota climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in North Dakota?
Fargo
In January Fargo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bismarck
In January Bismarck generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grand Forks
In January Grand Forks generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -18°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Minot
In January Minot generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dickinson
In January Dickinson generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit North Dakota?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Fargo, January may not be the ideal time to visit North Dakota.
On average, the best time to visit North Dakota is in May, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Fargo. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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