January weather forecast
Ordway, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Ordway, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

In Ordway, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month in Ordway.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Ordway is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ordway. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Ordway?

January is Ordway's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and lows of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is January in Ordway?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Ordway, is 20.7°F (-6.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Ordway?

January is the most humid month in Ordway, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Ordway?

In Ordway, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Ordway?

The month with the least rainfall in Ordway, South Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ordway in January?

In Ordway, South Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Ordway?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ordway in January?

In January, in Ordway, South Dakota, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout January, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ordway have in January?

In January, the average day length in Ordway, South Dakota, is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ordway?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ordway, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ordway?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Ordway.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ordway?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ordway is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ordway?

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Ordway?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Ordway is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
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Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
25°F -3.9°C
20.7°F -6.3°C
23.7°F -4.6°C
Average low temperature
12.7°F -10.7°C
6.3°F -14.3°C
9.1°F -12.7°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
Average wind speed
9.5mph 15.3km/h
9.5mph 15.3km/h
9.4mph 15.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.2mph 16.4km/h
10.1mph 16.3km/h
10mph 16.1km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.7mph 25.3km/h
15.9mph 25.6km/h
15.1mph 24.3km/h
Average humidity
85%
88%
85%
Average rainfall
0.87" 22mm
0.59" 15mm
0.63" 16mm
Average rainfall days
3.1
3
2
Average snowfall
3.43" 87mm
3.82" 97mm
3.7" 94mm
Average snowfall days
11.4
13
10.9
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 1min
10h 2min
Average sunshine
4h 2min
3h 5min
4h 5min
Average sunshine days
18.9
17.2
16.3
Average UV index
2
1
1
Average cloud cover
54%
57%
55%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
5mi 8km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Ordway, SD

Average temperature in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Ordway, SD

Average pressure in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Ordway, SD

Average wind speed in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Ordway, SD

Average humidity in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ordway, SD

Average rainfall in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ordway, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Ordway, SD

Average snowfall in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ordway, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 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
Ordway, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ordway, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Ordway, SD

Average UV index in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Ordway, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in January
Ordway, SD

Average visibility in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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