January weather forecast
Sturgis, SD

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Weather in January

Beginning the year with frosty conditions, January in Sturgis, South Dakota, comes with an array of winter characteristics. The month experiences lower temperatures when compared with either the preceding or the succeeding one. Noticeably, January has a high average snowfall of 3.19" (81mm) adding a blanket of white to this chilly month. Skimming across the cold surface, wind speeds are noteworthy, leading to the formation of significant drifts and snow plumes. As this period ends, there is a slight rise in temperature creating a milder condition for February.

Temperature

January brings an average high-temperature of a still wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C), showing a slight difference from December's 32.2°F (0.1°C). Throughout the nights in January, Sturgis experiences an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Sturgis is January, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sturgis are January through May, September through December. In Sturgis, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sturgis, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sturgis, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Sturgis, the average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sturgis in January?

During January, Sturgis experiences an average high-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Sturgis?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, January is the most humid month in Sturgis.

What is the average humidity in January in Sturgis?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sturgis is 77%.

What is the driest month in Sturgis?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Sturgis. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Sturgis in January?

In Sturgis, in January, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Sturgis?

In Sturgis, South Dakota, during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sturgis have in January?

In Sturgis, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sturgis?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sturgis, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Sturgis?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Sturgis?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sturgis, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
32.2°F 0.1°C
32.4°F 0.2°C
32.7°F 0.4°C
Average low temperature
18.9°F -7.3°C
18.7°F -7.4°C
18°F -7.8°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.14" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
9.8mph 15.8km/h
10.2mph 16.4km/h
9.4mph 15.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.7mph 17.2km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
Average wind speed gusts
17.3mph 27.8km/h
18mph 29km/h
15.7mph 25.3km/h
Average humidity
75%
77%
76%
Average rainfall
0.75" 19mm
0.59" 15mm
0.91" 23mm
Average rainfall days
5.8
6.5
6.3
Average snowfall
4.06" 103mm
3.19" 81mm
6.18" 157mm
Average snowfall days
9.9
11.4
12.8
Average daylight
8h 5min
9h 2min
10h 3min
Average sunshine
6h 0min
6h 0min
5h 5min
Average sunshine days
17.8
17.1
13.3
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
36%
37%
39%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
5mi 8km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Sturgis, SD

Average temperature in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sturgis, SD

Average pressure in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sturgis, SD

Average wind speed in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sturgis, SD

Average humidity in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sturgis, SD

Average rainfall in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sturgis, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sturgis, SD

Average snowfall in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sturgis, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sturgis, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sturgis, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sturgis, SD

Average UV index in January - Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Sturgis, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in January
Sturgis, SD

Average visibility in January - Sturgis, 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).

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