January weather forecast
Mission Ridge, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Mission Ridge, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Mission Ridge notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Mission Ridge.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Mission Ridge. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Mission Ridge, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mission Ridge, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mission Ridge is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Mission Ridge?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is January in Mission Ridge?

Mission Ridge in January has an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Mission Ridge?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Mission Ridge?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month in Mission Ridge?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Mission Ridge in January?

In Mission Ridge, South Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mission Ridge in January?

In Mission Ridge, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Mission Ridge?

In Mission Ridge, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Mission Ridge?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mission Ridge, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mission Ridge?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Mission Ridge, South Dakota.

How many hours of sunshine does Mission Ridge have in January?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Mission Ridge?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average temperature in January - Mission Ridge, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average pressure in January - Mission Ridge, 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 (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Mission Ridge, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average humidity in January - Mission Ridge, 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 (52%).

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Average rainfall in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average rainfall in January - Mission Ridge, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Mission Ridge, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average snowfall in January - Mission Ridge, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Mission Ridge, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 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
Mission Ridge, SD

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

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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (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
Mission Ridge, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Mission Ridge, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average UV index in January - Mission Ridge, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Mission Ridge, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in January
Mission Ridge, SD

Average visibility in January - Mission Ridge, 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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