January weather forecastMeckling, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Meckling, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C).Temperature
The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Meckling are January and February Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Meckling are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Meckling are January and February, with an average 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Meckling is 9h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Meckling, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month 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 average person.Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Meckling, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Meckling, SD
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Meckling, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Meckling, SD
- Average humidity in January: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).
Average rainfall in January
Meckling, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").
Average rainfall days in January
Meckling, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Meckling, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.83"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Meckling, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Meckling, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Meckling, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 22.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Meckling, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Meckling, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in January
Meckling, 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).
