January weather forecastCottonwood, SD
January
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 high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).Temperature
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall 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, during January, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day 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
January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cottonwood, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
