January weather forecastElk Point, SD
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Elk Point, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
In Elk Point, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
January, February and November are months with the least rain in Elk Point, South Dakota, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elk Point. In Elk Point, in January, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Elk Point, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Elk Point, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Elk Point, 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
Elk Point, 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 (7.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Elk Point, 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
Elk Point, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in January
Elk Point, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Elk Point, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Elk Point, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elk Point, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Elk Point, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Elk Point, SD
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Elk Point, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Elk Point, 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).
