January weather forecastMount Vernon, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Mount Vernon, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 10.2°F (-12.1°C).Temperature
January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Mount Vernon, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mount Vernon, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mount Vernon, 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 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, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mount Vernon, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
