January weather forecast
Hammer, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Hammer, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hammer, in January, during 11 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.2 snowfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Hammer is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Hammer?

The coldest period in Hammer tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 19°F (-7.2°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

How cold is January in Hammer?

In Hammer, 19°F (-7.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 5.4°F (-14.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Hammer?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Hammer?

The average relative humidity in January in Hammer is 89%.

What is the driest month in Hammer?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Hammer. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Hammer in January?

In Hammer, in January, during 2.2 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hammer in January?

In Hammer, South Dakota, during January, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hammer have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Hammer?

On the first day of January in Hammer, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:31 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hammer?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Hammer.

How long on average sun shines in January in Hammer?

The average sunshine duration in January in Hammer is 3.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Hammer?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hammer, SD

Average temperature in January - Hammer, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 19°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 (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Hammer, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Hammer, SD

Average wind speed in January - Hammer, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Hammer, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

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Average rainfall in January
Hammer, SD

Average rainfall in January - Hammer, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in January
Hammer, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Hammer, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Hammer, SD

Average snowfall in January - Hammer, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Hammer, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Hammer, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 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
Hammer, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hammer, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Hammer, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Hammer, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Hammer, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Hammer, SD

Average visibility in January - Hammer, 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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