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

Is Mandan a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Mandan usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -4°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -15°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Mandan in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Typically around 6 days days of snowfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With about 149 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 Mandan. June, 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 Mandan climate page with graphs.

 

Mandan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 149 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Bismarck, the United States of America (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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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 Mandan 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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