January weather forecastCanton, SD
January
Weather in January
Temperature extremes vary drastically in Canton, South Dakota, during January. A battle between a high of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C) is typical, making it the coldest month of the year. Snowfall, although sporadic, accompanies some of the coldest temperatures. Even though the breath of winter elements is intense, moments of tranquility under 9.4 hours of daylight are not uncommon. Layered clothing becomes an essential necessity during these conditions, providing much needed warmth.Temperature
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and a low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
January, February and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Canton, South Dakota, during January, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.5 days and aggregates up to 16.77" (426mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Canton is 9h and 25min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Canton, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 24.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 10.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Canton, SD
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Canton, 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 (7.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Canton, SD
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in January
Canton, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in January
Canton, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Canton, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Canton, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Canton, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Canton, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Canton, SD
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Canton, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in January
Canton, 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).
