January weather forecastBuffalo, SD
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Buffalo, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
January and November are months with the least rain in Buffalo when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buffalo, in January, during 11.9 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Buffalo, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buffalo, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Buffalo, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Buffalo, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in January
Buffalo, 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).
