January weather forecast
Okaton, SD

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high 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.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Okaton, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In Okaton, during January, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Okaton, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Okaton is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January in Okaton, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. 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 time of year in Okaton?

During the coldest month in Okaton, January, temperatures average a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is it in Okaton in January?

Okaton in January has an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Okaton?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, January is the most humid month in Okaton, South Dakota.

What is the average humidity in January in Okaton?

The average relative humidity in January in Okaton is 81%.

What is the driest month in Okaton?

The month with the least rainfall in Okaton 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 Okaton?

In Okaton, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Okaton in January?

In Okaton, South Dakota, during January, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Okaton?

The average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Okaton?

On the first day of January in Okaton, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Okaton?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Okaton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Okaton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Okaton, SD

Average temperature in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average pressure in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average wind speed in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average humidity in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average rainfall in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average snowfall in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average UV index in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Okaton, 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
Okaton, SD

Average visibility in January - Okaton, 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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