January weather forecastCarpenter, SD
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Carpenter, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and max 23.2°F (-4.9°C).Temperature
January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, 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, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Carpenter, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
