January weather forecast
Philip, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Philip, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and lows of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Philip, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Philip?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is recognized as the coldest in Philip.

How cold is it in Philip in January?

Philip 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 Philip?

January is the most humid month in Philip, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January in Philip?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the driest month in Philip?

The month with the least rainfall in Philip 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 Philip?

In Philip, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Philip in January?

In Philip, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Philip have in January?

In Philip, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Philip?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Philip?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Philip?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Philip is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in January in Philip?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Philip, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Philip, SD

Average temperature in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average pressure in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average wind speed in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average humidity in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average rainfall in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average snowfall in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

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

Average sunshine days in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average UV index in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Philip, 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
Philip, SD

Average visibility in January - Philip, 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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