January weather forecastAkaska, SD

January

Weather in January

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

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a minimum temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Akaska, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a minimum temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Akaska, is 23°F (-5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9°F (-12.8°C).

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

In Akaska, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

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

In Akaska, South Dakota, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.

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

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, SD

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

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: 4h and 6min

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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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
Akaska, 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).