January weather forecastWalker, SD
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Walker, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low of 9°F (-12.8°C).Temperature
January, with an average high of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Walker, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 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 is 9h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during January translates into the following guidance:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. 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 attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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
Walker, 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).
