January weather forecast
Lemmon, SD

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Weather in January

Weather in Lemmon, South Dakota begins the year with noticeable cold, as winter's icy grip firmly holds the city. Compared to December, the relative humidity rises to 85%, accompanied by an average high and low temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C), respectively. With over half the days being cloudy, the city experiences sunlight for a modest 4.6 hours daily. The chilly drawn-out nights and short daylight hours make this month the heart of the winter season. Snow blankets Lemmon, with snowfall almost covering every second day of the month.

Temperature

In Lemmon, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Lemmon, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lemmon, during January, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. In Lemmon, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.8 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Lemmon is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Lemmon.

UV index

In Lemmon, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Lemmon?

January is the month when Lemmon, South Dakota, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is it in Lemmon in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lemmon, South Dakota, are 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Lemmon?

The most humid month in Lemmon is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lemmon?

In January, the average relative humidity in Lemmon is 85%.

What is the driest month in Lemmon?

The month with the least rainfall in Lemmon, South Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lemmon in January?

In Lemmon, South Dakota, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lemmon in January?

In Lemmon, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lemmon?

In Lemmon, the average day length in January is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lemmon?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lemmon?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lemmon, South Dakota, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lemmon?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lemmon is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Lemmon?

In Lemmon, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
25.9°F -3.4°C
25.2°F -3.8°C
26.8°F -2.9°C
Average low temperature
14.4°F -9.8°C
11.7°F -11.3°C
13.5°F -10.3°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.15" 766mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
10.9mph 17.5km/h
11.4mph 18.3km/h
10.2mph 16.4km/h
Average max. wind speed
11.6mph 18.7km/h
12.1mph 19.5km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
Average wind speed gusts
18.4mph 29.6km/h
19.4mph 31.2km/h
16.3mph 26.2km/h
Average humidity
82%
85%
81%
Average rainfall
0.55" 14mm
0.47" 12mm
0.67" 17mm
Average rainfall days
3.7
2.9
3.3
Average snowfall
2.52" 64mm
2.95" 75mm
4.53" 115mm
Average snowfall days
12.5
12.8
12.9
Average daylight
8h 4min
9h 1min
10h 2min
Average sunshine
4h 5min
4h 4min
4h 4min
Average sunshine days
16.9
16.5
14.8
Average UV index
1
2
2
Average cloud cover
51%
52%
52%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Lemmon, SD

Average temperature in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lemmon, SD

Average pressure in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Lemmon, SD

Average wind speed in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lemmon, SD

Average humidity in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lemmon, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lemmon, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lemmon, SD

Average snowfall in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lemmon, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 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, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lemmon, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lemmon, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lemmon, SD

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Lemmon, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Lemmon, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Lemmon, SD

Average visibility in January - Lemmon, 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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