January weather forecast
Mount Vernon, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 10.2°F (-12.1°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, in January, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Mount Vernon is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Mount Vernon?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

How cold is January in Mount Vernon?

In January, in Mount Vernon, the average high-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Mount Vernon?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Mount Vernon?

The average relative humidity in January in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, during January, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, during January, snow falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, the average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Mount Vernon?

On the first day of January in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mount Vernon?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Vernon, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mount Vernon?

The average sunshine duration in January in Mount Vernon is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon?

The month with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Mount Vernon?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mount Vernon, SD

Average temperature in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average pressure in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average wind speed in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average humidity in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average rainfall in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average snowfall in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average UV index in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, SD

Average visibility in January - Mount Vernon, 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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