January weather forecast
Orient, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Orient, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Orient, South Dakota. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Orient, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In January, in Orient, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January in Orient, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Orient is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Orient?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

How cold is January in Orient?

In Orient, in January, the average high-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Orient?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Orient?

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

What is the driest month in Orient?

The month with the least rainfall in Orient, South Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Orient in January?

In January, in Orient, South Dakota, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Orient?

In Orient, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Orient is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Orient?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orient, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Orient?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Orient, South Dakota.

How many hours of sunshine does Orient have in January?

In Orient, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Orient?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Orient is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Orient, SD

Average temperature in January - Orient, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.1°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 (9.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Orient, SD

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

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Average wind speed in January
Orient, SD

Average wind speed in January - Orient, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Orient, SD

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

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

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Average rainfall in January
Orient, SD

Average rainfall in January - Orient, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
Orient, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Orient, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Orient, SD

Average snowfall in January - Orient, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Orient, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Orient, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Orient, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Orient, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Orient, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Orient, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Orient, SD

Average UV index in January - Orient, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Orient, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Orient, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in January
Orient, SD

Average visibility in January - Orient, 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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