Fargo weather in January (North Dakota, United States of America)

How does the January weather in Fargo compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

January in Fargo generally includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -7°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -17°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Fargo in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 141 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Fargo. May, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fargo climate page with graphs.

 

Fargo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -17°C  

Max Temperature -7°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 141 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Fargo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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