January weather forecastRichmond, SD

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Richmond, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January stands out as Richmond's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Richmond are 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C) respectively.

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

January is the month with the least rainfall in Richmond, South Dakota. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

In Richmond, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

In Richmond, in January, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Richmond are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Richmond, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

25°F

20.7°F

23.7°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.2mph

10.1mph

10mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.9

17.2

16.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Richmond, SD

Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Richmond, SD

Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Richmond, SD

Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Richmond, SD

Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Richmond, SD

Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Richmond, SD

Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Richmond, SD

Average snowfall in January: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richmond, SD

Average snowfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in January: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Richmond, SD

Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Richmond, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Richmond, SD

Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Richmond, 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).