January weather forecast
Pierre, SD

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The Capitol Dome building in Pierre, South Dakota, set in a beautiful tree park
The Capitol Dome building in Pierre, South Dakota, set in a beautiful tree park

Weather in January

January represents the quintessential winter season in Pierre, South Dakota, characterized by long nights and biting cold temperatures. This month experiences the year's shortest daylight hours, averaging only 9.3 hours per day. Notably, the coldest temperatures are prevalent now, dropping to low averages of 12.6°F (-10.8°C), causing heavy layers to be a necessity. Snowfall is frequent in January, but not dominating, contributing to a bright and wintry cityscape. Outdoor activities typically include ice fishing and snowmobiling, making full use of the chilling January weather.

Temperature

In Pierre, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pierre, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Pierre, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.4 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pierre, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Pierre, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Pierre notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Pierre, the average high-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Pierre, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Pierre, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Pierre, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pierre have in January?

In Pierre, the average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Pierre, SD

Average temperature in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Pierre, SD

Average rainfall in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Pierre, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pierre, SD

Average snowfall in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pierre, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pierre, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pierre, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Pierre, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Pierre, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Pierre, 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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