January weather forecast
Academy, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Academy, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Academy is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Academy, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Academy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Academy, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.9 snowfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Academy?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Academy, with averages ranging from a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is it in Academy in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Academy, records 26.1°F (-3.3°C), while the low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Academy?

The most humid month in Academy is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in January in Academy?

In Academy, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How many days does it rain in January in Academy?

In Academy, South Dakota, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Academy in January?

In January, in Academy, South Dakota, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Academy?

In Academy, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Academy?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Academy?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Academy, South Dakota, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Academy?

In Academy, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Academy?

In Academy, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Academy, SD

Average temperature in January - Academy, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Academy, SD

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

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

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Average wind speed in January
Academy, SD

Average wind speed in January - Academy, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Academy, SD

Average humidity in January - Academy, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

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Average rainfall in January
Academy, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in January
Academy, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Academy, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Academy, SD

Average snowfall in January - Academy, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Academy, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Academy, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Academy, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Academy, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Academy, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Academy, SD

Average UV index in January - Academy, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Academy, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Academy, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Academy, SD

Average visibility in January - Academy, 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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