January weather forecast
Plankinton, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Plankinton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.2°F (-12.1°C) and max 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Plankinton, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plankinton, South Dakota, there are 93.2 rainfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Plankinton, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Plankinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Plankinton, South Dakota, is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January in Plankinton, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Plankinton is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Plankinton?

In Plankinton, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 24.4°F (-4.2°C) at the peak and 10.2°F (-12.1°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in Plankinton?

In Plankinton, in January, the average high-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Plankinton?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Plankinton?

The average relative humidity in January in Plankinton is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Plankinton?

In January, in Plankinton, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Plankinton?

In Plankinton, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Plankinton, the average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Plankinton?

On the first day of January in Plankinton, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Plankinton?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Plankinton, South Dakota.

How many hours of sunshine does Plankinton have in January?

In Plankinton, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Plankinton?

January is the month with the lowest UV index in Plankinton, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Plankinton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Plankinton, SD

Average temperature in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.4°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 (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.2°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 (10.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Plankinton, SD

Average pressure in January - Plankinton, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Plankinton, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Plankinton, SD

Average humidity in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in January
Plankinton, SD

Average rainfall in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in January
Plankinton, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Plankinton, SD

Average snowfall in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Plankinton, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Plankinton, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plankinton, 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: 4h and 2min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Plankinton, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Plankinton, SD

Average UV index in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Plankinton, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Plankinton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in January
Plankinton, SD

Average visibility in January - Plankinton, 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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