January weather forecast
Cottonwood, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Cottonwood, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Cottonwood is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cottonwood, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cottonwood, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 21min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Cottonwood, 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 the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Cottonwood?

January, recording an average high temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is Cottonwood's coldest month.

How cold is it in Cottonwood in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cottonwood, South Dakota, during January are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Cottonwood?

January is the most humid month in Cottonwood, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January in Cottonwood?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

What is the driest month in Cottonwood?

The month with the least rainfall in Cottonwood is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Cottonwood?

In January, in Cottonwood, South Dakota, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cottonwood in January?

In Cottonwood, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Cottonwood is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Cottonwood?

On the first day of January in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cottonwood?

The months with the least sunshine in Cottonwood are January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Cottonwood?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Cottonwood, South Dakota, is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in January in Cottonwood?

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

Average temperature in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average pressure in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Cottonwood, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average humidity in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

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Average rainfall in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average rainfall in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average snowfall in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 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
Cottonwood, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cottonwood, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average UV index in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Cottonwood, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in January
Cottonwood, SD

Average visibility in January - Cottonwood, 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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