January weather forecast
Elkton, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Elkton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C) and an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

In Elkton, South Dakota, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elkton. In Elkton, South Dakota, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elkton, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.1 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Elkton is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Elkton?

January stands out as Elkton's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

How cold is it in Elkton in January?

In Elkton, in January, the average high-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Elkton?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Elkton?

In January, the average relative humidity in Elkton is 89%.

What is the driest month in Elkton?

The months with the least rainfall in Elkton are January and November Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Elkton in January?

In Elkton, South Dakota, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Elkton?

In Elkton, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elkton have in January?

In January, the average day length in Elkton, South Dakota, is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Elkton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elkton?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkton have in January?

In Elkton, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elkton?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Elkton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Elkton, SD

Average temperature in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Elkton, SD

Average pressure in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Elkton, SD

Average wind speed in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Elkton, SD

Average humidity in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Elkton, SD

Average rainfall in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in January
Elkton, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Elkton, SD

Average snowfall in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Elkton, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Elkton, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Elkton, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Elkton, SD

Average UV index in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Elkton, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Elkton, SD

Average visibility in January - Elkton, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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