January weather forecastDakota Dunes, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C).Temperature
January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) to a low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Dakota Dunes, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Dakota Dunes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122 days and collects up to 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dakota Dunes. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 29min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 27°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 13.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Dakota Dunes, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).
Average humidity in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average humidity in January: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.75"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Dakota Dunes, 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
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Dakota Dunes, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in January
Dakota Dunes, 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).
