January weather forecastFlorence, SD

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Florence, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 5.5°F (-14.7°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

In Florence, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Florence, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Florence. The months with the most snowfall in Florence are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Florence are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest period in Florence, South Dakota, is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

An average high-temperature, in January, in Florence, is 19.4°F (-7°C) and the average low-temperature is 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

The most humid month in Florence, South Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

The average relative humidity in January in Florence is 90%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

In Florence, South Dakota, in January, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The months with the most snowfall in Florence, South Dakota, are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

In January, in Florence, it is snowing for 14.4 days. Throughout January, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Florence, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 14min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Florence, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Florence, South Dakota.

The average sunshine duration in January in Florence, South Dakota, is 3.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Florence is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

23.7°F

19.4°F

22.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7mph

11.6mph

11.4mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.3

15.1

15.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Florence, SD

Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

Average low temperature in January: 5.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Florence, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Florence, SD

Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Florence, SD

Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Florence, SD

Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Florence, SD

Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Florence, SD

Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Florence, SD

Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in January: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Florence, SD

Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Florence, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Florence, SD

Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Florence, 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).