January weather forecast
Fairburn, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Fairburn, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Fairburn registers an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at the commencement of January, closely related to the preceding month. January is noted for a mean low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Fairburn are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fairburn, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairburn, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Fairburn, South Dakota, is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of January, in Fairburn, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Fairburn, the average sunshine in January is 6.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Fairburn?

The high-temperature in Fairburn during January is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Fairburn?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Fairburn, South Dakota.

What is the average humidity in January in Fairburn?

The average relative humidity in January in Fairburn, South Dakota, is 77%.

What is the driest month in Fairburn?

The month with the least rainfall in Fairburn is January, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fairburn in January?

In Fairburn, in January, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, South Dakota, in January, during 12.3 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fairburn have in January?

In Fairburn, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fairburn?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairburn, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fairburn?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairburn.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fairburn, SD

Average temperature in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fairburn, SD

Average pressure in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fairburn, SD

Average wind speed in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fairburn, SD

Average humidity in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fairburn, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fairburn, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairburn, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fairburn, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fairburn, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fairburn, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in January
Fairburn, SD

Average visibility in January - Fairburn, 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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