January weather forecastColome, SD

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Colome, South Dakota, is another subzero 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 coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) at the base.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall 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 Colome, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Colome, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Colome, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C), is generally the coldest month.

During January, Colome experiences an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

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

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

In Colome, during January, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

In Colome, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

In Colome, the average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration in Colome is 4.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Colome is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, SD

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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
Colome, 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).