January weather forecast
Carpenter, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Carpenter, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Carpenter. In January, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carpenter, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Carpenter, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January in Carpenter, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Carpenter?

January is the coldest month in Carpenter, with an average high-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

How cold is January in Carpenter?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 8.2°F (-13.2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Carpenter?

January is the most humid month in Carpenter, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Carpenter?

In January, the average relative humidity in Carpenter is 88%.

What is the driest month in Carpenter?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Carpenter, South Dakota. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Carpenter in January?

In Carpenter, South Dakota, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Carpenter?

In Carpenter, South Dakota, in January, during 9.2 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Carpenter have in January?

In January, the average day length in Carpenter, South Dakota, is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Carpenter?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carpenter, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Carpenter?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Carpenter, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Carpenter?

In Carpenter, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Carpenter?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Carpenter?

In Carpenter, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index 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
Carpenter, SD

Average temperature in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Carpenter, SD

Average pressure in January - Carpenter, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Carpenter, SD

Average wind speed in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Carpenter, SD

Average humidity in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

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Average rainfall in January
Carpenter, SD

Average rainfall in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in January
Carpenter, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Carpenter, SD

Average snowfall in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Carpenter, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 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
Carpenter, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Carpenter, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Carpenter, SD

Average UV index in January - Carpenter, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Carpenter, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Carpenter, 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 22).

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Average visibility in January
Carpenter, SD

Average visibility in January - Carpenter, 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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