January weather forecast
Maple Leaf, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Maple Leaf, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23°F (-5°C) and min 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

Maple Leaf's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Maple Leaf are January through May, October through December. In Maple Leaf, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Maple Leaf, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Maple Leaf, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Maple Leaf is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Maple Leaf?

Maple Leaf's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in Maple Leaf in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Maple Leaf, records 23°F (-5°C), while the low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Maple Leaf?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Maple Leaf?

The average relative humidity in January in Maple Leaf is 87%.

What is the driest month in Maple Leaf?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Maple Leaf?

In Maple Leaf, South Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Maple Leaf?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Maple Leaf?

The average day length in January in Maple Leaf is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Maple Leaf?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maple Leaf, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Maple Leaf?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Maple Leaf?

The average sunshine duration in January in Maple Leaf is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Maple Leaf?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Maple Leaf?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average temperature in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Maple Leaf, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average wind speed in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average humidity in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average rainfall in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average snowfall in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Maple Leaf, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average UV index in January - Maple Leaf, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Maple Leaf, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Maple Leaf, SD

Average visibility in January - Maple Leaf, 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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