January weather forecast
Big Stone City, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Big Stone City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.5°F (-14.7°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 5.5°F (-14.7°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

In Big Stone City, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Big Stone City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.9 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Big Stone City, in January, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow. In Big Stone City, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.5 days and aggregates up to 20.31" (516mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Big Stone City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Big Stone City is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Big Stone City?

In Big Stone City, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and reaching a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

How cold is it in Big Stone City in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Big Stone City, South Dakota, are 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 5.5°F (-14.7°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Big Stone City?

The most humid month in Big Stone City is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Big Stone City?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

How much does it rain in Big Stone City in January?

In January, in Big Stone City, South Dakota, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Big Stone City?

In January, in Big Stone City, South Dakota, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Big Stone City have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Big Stone City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Big Stone City, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Big Stone City?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Big Stone City?

The average sunshine duration in January in Big Stone City, South Dakota, is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Big Stone City?

The months with the lowest UV index in Big Stone City, South Dakota, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Big Stone City?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Big Stone City is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average temperature in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average pressure in January - Big Stone City, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average wind speed in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average humidity in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average rainfall in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average snowfall in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 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
Big Stone City, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Big Stone City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average UV index in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Big Stone City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Big Stone City, SD

Average visibility in January - Big Stone City, 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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