January weather forecastWakpala, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wakpala, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 9°F (-12.8°C).Temperature
Wakpala's January weather, with an average high temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month in Wakpala.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wakpala, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Wakpala is 9h and 10min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:46 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Wakpala, South Dakota.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wakpala. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Wakpala, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 23°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in January
Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity in January
Wakpala, SD
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in January
Wakpala, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in January
Wakpala, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Wakpala, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Wakpala, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Wakpala, 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: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Wakpala, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Wakpala, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Wakpala, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in January
Wakpala, 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).
