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

Looking to travel to Fargo in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Fargo generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -17°C. 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.

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

The area enjoys a balanced 141 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Fargo in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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