January weather forecastArtesian, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Artesian, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 10.2°F (-12.1°C).Temperature
Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and lows at 10.2°F (-12.1°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Artesian, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Artesian, in January, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Artesian, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Artesian, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Artesian, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 24.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 10.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Artesian, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Artesian, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).
Average humidity in January
Artesian, SD
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall in January
Artesian, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in January
Artesian, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Artesian, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Artesian, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Artesian, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Artesian, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Artesian, SD
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Artesian, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in January
Artesian, SD
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
