January weather forecast
Black Horse, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Black Horse, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a minimum average of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Black Horse. In Black Horse, during January, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Black Horse, South Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of January in Black Horse, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Black Horse is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Black Horse?

The coldest period in Black Horse, South Dakota, is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is January in Black Horse?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Black Horse are 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Black Horse?

January is the most humid month in Black Horse, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Black Horse?

The average relative humidity in January in Black Horse, South Dakota, is 85%.

What is the driest month in Black Horse?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Black Horse. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Black Horse in January?

In Black Horse, South Dakota, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Black Horse in January?

In January, in Black Horse, South Dakota, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Black Horse?

In January, the average day length in Black Horse, South Dakota, is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Black Horse?

On the first day of January in Black Horse, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Black Horse?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Black Horse.

How long on average sun shines in January in Black Horse?

In Black Horse, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in January in Black Horse?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Black Horse, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Black Horse, SD

Average temperature in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Black Horse, SD

Average pressure in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in January
Black Horse, SD

Average wind speed in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Black Horse, SD

Average humidity in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in January
Black Horse, SD

Average rainfall in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Black Horse, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Black Horse, SD

Average snowfall in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Black Horse, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 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
Black Horse, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Black Horse, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Black Horse, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Black Horse, SD

Average UV index in January - Black Horse, 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 December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Black Horse, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Black Horse, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Black Horse, SD

Average visibility in January - Black Horse, 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).

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