January weather forecastParkston, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Parkston, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.2°F (-11°C) and max 26.2°F (-3.2°C).Temperature
In Parkston, South Dakota, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and reaching a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Parkston, in January, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Parkston, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Parkston, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.Daylight
In Parkston, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Parkston, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 26.2°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 (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Parkston, SD
- Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Parkston, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Parkston, SD
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in January
Parkston, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in January
Parkston, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Parkston, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Parkston, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Parkston, 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 30min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Parkston, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Parkston, SD
- Average UV index in January: 2
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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Parkston, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in January
Parkston, 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).





