January weather forecast
Clear Lake, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Clear Lake, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and an average low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Clear Lake.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Clear Lake, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Clear Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Clear Lake is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Clear Lake is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Clear Lake. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Clear Lake?

January is the coldest month in Clear Lake, South Dakota, exhibiting average temperatures of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) at the peak and 7.2°F (-13.8°C) at the base.

How cold is it in Clear Lake in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Clear Lake, South Dakota, during January are 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 7.2°F (-13.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Clear Lake?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Clear Lake?

In Clear Lake, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month in Clear Lake?

The month with the least rainfall in Clear Lake, South Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Clear Lake in January?

In Clear Lake, South Dakota, in January, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Clear Lake in January?

In January, in Clear Lake, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Clear Lake have in January?

In Clear Lake, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Clear Lake?

On the first day of January in Clear Lake, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Clear Lake?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Clear Lake.

How long on average sun shines in January in Clear Lake?

The average sunshine duration in January in Clear Lake is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Clear Lake?

January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Clear Lake, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in January in Clear Lake?

In Clear Lake, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average temperature in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average pressure in January - Clear Lake, 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 (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average wind speed in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average humidity in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average rainfall in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average snowfall in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Clear Lake, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clear Lake, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average UV index in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Clear Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average visibility in January - Clear Lake, 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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