January weather forecast
Long Valley, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Long Valley, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

Long Valley experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month in Long Valley.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Long Valley, South Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Long Valley, during January, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Long Valley is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Long Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Long Valley?

Long Valley's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in Long Valley in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Long Valley are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Long Valley?

January is the most humid month in Long Valley, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January in Long Valley?

The average relative humidity in January in Long Valley, South Dakota, is 81%.

What is the driest month in Long Valley?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Long Valley?

In Long Valley, South Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Long Valley?

In Long Valley, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Long Valley?

In Long Valley, the average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Long Valley?

On the first day of January in Long Valley, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Long Valley?

January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Long Valley, South Dakota.

How long on average sun shines in January in Long Valley?

In Long Valley, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Long Valley?

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

Average temperature in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Long Valley, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Long Valley, SD

Average wind speed in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Long Valley, SD

Average humidity in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

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Average rainfall in January
Long Valley, SD

Average rainfall in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in January
Long Valley, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Long Valley, SD

Average snowfall in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Long Valley, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 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
Long Valley, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Long Valley, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Long Valley, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Long Valley, SD

Average UV index in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Long Valley, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Long Valley, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in January
Long Valley, SD

Average visibility in January - Long Valley, 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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