January weather forecast
Wakonda, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wakonda, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wakonda, South Dakota, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wakonda, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. In Wakonda, during January, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Wakonda, South Dakota, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Wakonda?

With average high temperatures of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and lows of 12.9°F (-10.6°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Wakonda?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Wakonda?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Wakonda, South Dakota.

What is the average humidity in January in Wakonda?

The average relative humidity in January in Wakonda, South Dakota, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Wakonda in January?

In January, in Wakonda, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wakonda in January?

In January, in Wakonda, South Dakota, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Wakonda is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Wakonda?

On the first day of January in Wakonda, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wakonda?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wakonda?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Wakonda, South Dakota, is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wakonda?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Wakonda?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wakonda, SD

Average temperature in January - Wakonda, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wakonda, SD

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

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Average wind speed in January
Wakonda, SD

Average wind speed in January - Wakonda, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wakonda, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall in January - Wakonda, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Wakonda, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall in January - Wakonda, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Wakonda, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Wakonda, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wakonda, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wakonda, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Wakonda, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wakonda, SD

Average UV index in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Wakonda, 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 25).

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Average visibility in January
Wakonda, SD

Average visibility in January - Wakonda, 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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