January weather forecastRedfield, SD
January
Weather in January
Moving from the chill of December to January in Redfield, South Dakota, one can expect the temperatures to drop further. Average high temperatures rest at 22.5°F (-5.3°C), while lows descend to 7.9°F (-13.4°C). The predominance of overcast skies can offer a somber ambiance to the winter landscape. An average of 2.5 days of rainfall contributes to a sense of unpredictability but snow remains the primary form of precipitation. Days continue to be short, with daylight hours barely rising above nine.Temperature
The month of January, characterized by an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Redfield, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.7 snowfall days, and 18.66" (474mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 15min.On the first day of January in Redfield, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Redfield, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 22.5°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 (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 7.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Redfield, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Redfield, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Redfield, SD
- Average humidity in January: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).
Average rainfall in January
Redfield, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in January
Redfield, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Redfield, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Redfield, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Redfield, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Redfield, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Redfield, SD
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Redfield, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in January
Redfield, SD
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
