January weather forecastFruitdale, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Fruitdale, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average low of 17.6°F (-8°C).Temperature
Fruitdale's average high-temperature in January is a still freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 30.4°F (-0.9°C) of December. In Fruitdale, an average low-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C) is recorded during January nights.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Fruitdale is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fruitdale, in January, during 9 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fruitdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 23.54" (598mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fruitdale, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine in Fruitdale is 5.7h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 30.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 17.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
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: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Fruitdale, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in January
Fruitdale, 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).
