January weather forecastLake Preston, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Lake Preston, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C) and an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Temperature
Lake Preston's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) to a low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Lake Preston, during January, the rain falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lake Preston, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Lake Preston, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Lake Preston, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 22.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 8.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Lake Preston, 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
Lake Preston, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in January
Lake Preston, SD
- Average humidity in January: 90%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in January
Lake Preston, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").
Average rainfall days in January
Lake Preston, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Lake Preston, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Lake Preston, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lake Preston, 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: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Lake Preston, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Lake Preston, 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
Lake Preston, 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 28).
Average visibility in January
Lake Preston, 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).
