Medora, ND weather in January
In January, Medora sees highs around 28°F and lows around 3°F: very cold and mostly dry, with some snow. Rain or snow falls on about 6 days. Snowfall averages about 4.4 in. It is one of the coldest months in Medora. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 28°F
- Normal low
- 3°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.4 in
- normal snowfall
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 28°F | 29°F |
| Normal low | 3°F | 5°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:39 am / 4:15 pm | 7:19 am / 4:55 pm |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | 9.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 0.3 in; a dry January brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 0.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 4.4 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20201992: average high 43°F
- Coolest January1997: average high 21°F
- Wettest January2011: 1.6 in
- Driest January2000: 0.02 in
- Highest reading63°F (January 6, 2012)
- Lowest reading-41°F (January 2, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 28°F | 32°F |
| Normal low | 7°F | 3°F | 8°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | 9.0 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -3°F from December and +4°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Rapid City, SD196 mi · high 36°F · 6 wet days
How Medora ranks in January
- Normal high358th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days63rd driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 3°F, highs near 28°F
- Layers – afternoons near 28°F but nights near 3°F
- Waterproof boots – about 4.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1534 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 17% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Medora in January?
The normal high is 28°F and the normal low is 3°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -41°F (January 2, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in January?
About 6 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.3 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (1.6 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.02 in).
Does it snow in Medora in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 4.4 in.
Is January a good time to visit Medora?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).