January weather forecast
Buffalo Gap, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

January's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still cold 33.4°F (0.8°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Buffalo Gap's temperature lowers to a mean of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) during the nights in January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 75%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, are January through May, September through December. In January, in Buffalo Gap, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. In Buffalo Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.2 days and aggregates up to 23.19" (589mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, in Buffalo Gap, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Buffalo Gap is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Buffalo Gap in January?

In Buffalo Gap, 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 18.9°F (-7.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Buffalo Gap?

With an average relative humidity of 75%, January is the most humid month in Buffalo Gap.

What is the average humidity in January in Buffalo Gap?

In January, the average relative humidity in Buffalo Gap is 75%.

What is the driest month in Buffalo Gap?

The month with the least rainfall in Buffalo Gap is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Buffalo Gap in January?

In Buffalo Gap, in January, during 4 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Buffalo Gap in January?

In Buffalo Gap, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Buffalo Gap?

The average day length in January in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Buffalo Gap?

On the first day of January in Buffalo Gap, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Buffalo Gap?

The average sunshine duration in January in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, is 6.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Buffalo Gap?

The months with the lowest UV index in Buffalo Gap are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Buffalo Gap?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average temperature in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average pressure in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average wind speed in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average humidity in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

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Average rainfall in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average rainfall in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average snowfall in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

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

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Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buffalo Gap, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average UV index in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Buffalo Gap, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in January
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average visibility in January - Buffalo Gap, 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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