January weather forecast
Carter, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Carter, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Carter sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Carter, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Carter is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 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

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of January in Carter, 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

January has the least sunshine of the year in Carter, South Dakota, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Carter, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Carter?

Carter, South Dakota, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Carter in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Carter, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Carter?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month in Carter, South Dakota.

What is the average humidity in January in Carter?

The average relative humidity in January in Carter, South Dakota, is 82%.

What is the driest month in Carter?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Carter in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Carter?

In Carter, South Dakota, in January, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Carter?

The average day length in January in Carter is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Carter?

On the first day of January in Carter, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Carter?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Carter have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Carter is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Carter?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Carter, SD

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).

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Average pressure in January
Carter, SD

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Carter, SD

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).

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Average humidity in January
Carter, SD

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Carter, SD

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Carter, SD

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Carter, SD

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Carter, SD

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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Carter, SD

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

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Carter, SD

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).

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Average UV index in January
Carter, SD

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Carter, SD

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).

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Average visibility in January
Carter, SD

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).

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