January weather in Bismarck, ND
The average temperature in Bismarck in January is 12.9°F (3.8°F–22.1°F). Average precipitation: 0.54 inches.
January is a winter month in Bismarck, and is cooler than the annual average of 42.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 44m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
22.1°F
Avg Low
3.8°F
Precipitation
0.54 in
Daylight
8h 44m
January records in Bismarck
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 39.0°F (2012) | -25.1°F (2018) | 0.04 in (2014) |
| January 2 | 30.9°F (2016) | -24.0°F (2018) | 0.15 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 37.0°F (2015) | -15.0°F (2014) | 0.27 in (2017) |
| January 4 | 55.0°F (2012) | -18.9°F (2009) | 0.02 in (2014) |
| January 5 | 54.0°F (2012) | -16.1°F (2015) | 0.02 in (2011) |
| January 6 | 59.0°F (2012) | -20.9°F (2014) | 0.22 in (2010) |
| January 7 | 45.0°F (2008) | -20.9°F (2014) | 0.10 in (2010) |
| January 8 | 42.1°F (2019) | -25.1°F (2010) | 0.01 in (2015) |
| January 9 | 41.0°F (2012) | -25.1°F (2010) | 0.28 in (2009) |
| January 10 | 52.0°F (2012) | -16.1°F (2010) | 0.15 in (2009) |
| January 11 | 53.1°F (2012) | -15.0°F (2016) | 0.44 in (2018) |
| January 12 | 37.9°F (2014) | -18.0°F (2018) | 0.24 in (2009) |
| January 13 | 44.1°F (2014) | -23.1°F (2018) | 0.02 in (2009) |
| January 14 | 42.1°F (2010) | -23.1°F (2018) | 0.19 in (2009) |
| January 15 | 37.9°F (2010) | -29.9°F (2009) | 0.15 in (2011) |
| January 16 | 44.1°F (2012) | -31.0°F (2009) | 0.12 in (2008) |
| January 17 | 48.0°F (2010) | -18.9°F (2018) | 0.07 in (2011) |
| January 18 | 42.1°F (2015) | -13.0°F (2016) | 0.13 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 43.0°F (2013) | -14.1°F (2008) | 0.11 in (2019) |
| January 20 | 44.1°F (2015) | -13.0°F (2011) | 0.16 in (2015) |
| January 21 | 41.0°F (2018) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.09 in (2015) |
| January 22 | 37.9°F (2009) | -11.9°F (2013) | 0.08 in (2012) |
| January 23 | 41.0°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2014) | 0.45 in (2010) |
| January 24 | 46.0°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2009) | 0.01 in (2011) |
| January 25 | 41.0°F (2014) | -13.0°F (2008) | 0.29 in (2015) |
| January 26 | 42.1°F (2012) | -16.1°F (2009) | 0.06 in (2014) |
| January 27 | 50.0°F (2015) | -16.1°F (2009) | 0.13 in (2014) |
| January 28 | 51.1°F (2015) | -16.1°F (2009) | 0.10 in (2019) |
| January 29 | 43.0°F (2016) | -20.9°F (2008) | 0.05 in (2011) |
| January 30 | 46.9°F (2016) | -27.0°F (2019) | 0.03 in (2014) |
| January 31 | 48.9°F (2018) | -27.9°F (2019) | 0.25 in (2011) |