January Rainfall and Precipitation in North Dakota
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in North Dakota, the United States of America in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
North Dakota precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does North Dakota, the United States of America receive in January?
Fargo stays mostly dry in January, with average snowfall close to 16 mm (0.6 in).
How many days does it rain in North Dakota, the United States of America in January?
Rainfall in Fargo typically falls on roughly 8 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in North Dakota, the United States of America?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in North Dakota, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in North Dakota, the United States of America?
Looking at our data, Fargo tops the wettest-cities list in North Dakota, the United States of America for January, with monthly snowfall averaging 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the driest city in January in North Dakota, the United States of America?
In our records, Williston stands out as the driest city in North Dakota, the United States of America for January, averaging just 7.8 mm (0.3 in).
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