January weather forecast
Letcher, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Letcher, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.2°F (-12.1°C) and max 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and as low as 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Letcher, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Letcher, during January, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Letcher, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Letcher. In Letcher, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Letcher, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Letcher, South Dakota, is 9h and 21min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Letcher.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Letcher, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Letcher?

January, having an average high-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.2°F (-12.1°C), is the coldest month in Letcher.

How cold is January in Letcher?

During January, Letcher experiences an average high-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low-temperature of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Letcher?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month in Letcher, South Dakota.

What is the average humidity in January in Letcher?

In January, the average relative humidity in Letcher, South Dakota, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Letcher in January?

In Letcher, South Dakota, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Letcher in January?

In January, in Letcher, South Dakota, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Letcher have in January?

In Letcher, the average day length in January is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Letcher?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Letcher, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Letcher?

The month with the least sunshine in Letcher, South Dakota, is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Letcher have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Letcher?

The month with the lowest UV index in Letcher is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Letcher?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Letcher is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Letcher, SD

Average temperature in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Letcher, SD

Average pressure in January - Letcher, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Letcher, SD

Average wind speed in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Letcher, SD

Average humidity in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in January
Letcher, SD

Average rainfall in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Letcher, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Letcher, SD

Average snowfall in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Letcher, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Letcher, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Letcher, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Letcher, SD

Average UV index in January - Letcher, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Letcher, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in January
Letcher, SD

Average visibility in January - Letcher, 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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