January weather forecastCarter, SD
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Carter, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).Temperature
Carter witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carter, in January, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Carter, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 24min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Carter, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Carter, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Carter, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Carter, SD
- Average humidity in January: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).
Average rainfall in January
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in January
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Carter, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
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: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Carter, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Carter, SD
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Carter, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in January
Carter, 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).
