January weather forecast
Mansfield, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Mansfield, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

January is Mansfield's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and lows of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mansfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Mansfield.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mansfield. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Mansfield?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Mansfield experiences an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Mansfield?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Mansfield, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Mansfield, during January, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mansfield have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Mansfield have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mansfield, SD

Average temperature in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Mansfield, SD

Average pressure in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mansfield, SD

Average wind speed in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Mansfield, SD

Average humidity in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Mansfield, SD

Average rainfall in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Mansfield, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mansfield, SD

Average snowfall in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mansfield, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mansfield, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mansfield, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Mansfield, SD

Average UV index in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Mansfield, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Mansfield, SD

Average visibility in January - Mansfield, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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