January weather forecast
Pickstown, SD

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Weather in January

January in Pickstown, South Dakota, ushers in the frigid blanket of winter, touching lows of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and a high of just 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The cold is accompanied by high relative humidity of 84% making the frosty climate even more apparent. A decent showing of sunshine for nearly 21 days counters some of the winter gloom. Snowfall adds to the winter charm with an average of eight days covered in a white blanket. Cold winds breeze through the city with occasional bursts reaching up to 17.5mph (28.2km/h).

Temperature

January stands out as Pickstown's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Pickstown are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Pickstown, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Pickstown is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pickstown, South Dakota. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Pickstown?

The coldest month in Pickstown is January, with an average high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

How cold is it in Pickstown in January?

During January, Pickstown experiences an average high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Pickstown?

January is the most humid month in Pickstown, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January in Pickstown?

In January, the average relative humidity in Pickstown is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January in Pickstown?

In January, in Pickstown, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Pickstown?

The months with the most snowfall in Pickstown, South Dakota, are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Pickstown?

In Pickstown, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pickstown have in January?

In January, the average day length in Pickstown is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Pickstown?

On the first day of January in Pickstown, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pickstown?

The month with the least sunshine in Pickstown is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Pickstown?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Pickstown, South Dakota, is 4.7h.

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

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pickstown.

What is the UV index reading in January in Pickstown?

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

Average temperature in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Pickstown, SD

Average pressure in January - Pickstown, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Pickstown, SD

Average wind speed in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Pickstown, SD

Average humidity in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

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Average rainfall in January
Pickstown, SD

Average rainfall in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in January
Pickstown, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Pickstown, SD

Average snowfall in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Pickstown, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Pickstown, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Pickstown, SD

Average UV index in January - Pickstown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Pickstown, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Pickstown, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in January
Pickstown, SD

Average visibility in January - Pickstown, 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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