January weather forecast
Walker, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Walker, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 9°F (-12.8°C) and max 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

Walker's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 23°F (-5°C) to a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Walker, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Walker, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Walker 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, in Walker, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Walker, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Walker?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C), is recognized as the coldest in Walker, South Dakota.

How cold is January in Walker?

January temperatures in Walker, South Dakota, vary between a high-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Walker?

January is the most humid month in Walker, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Walker?

The average relative humidity in January in Walker is 87%.

What is the driest month in Walker?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Walker, South Dakota. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Walker in January?

In Walker, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Walker?

In Walker, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Walker have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Walker?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Walker, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Walker?

The month with the least sunshine in Walker, South Dakota, is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Walker have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Walker, South Dakota, is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Walker?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Walker?

In Walker, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Walker, SD

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).

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Average pressure in January
Walker, SD

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Walker, SD

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).

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Average humidity in January
Walker, SD

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Walker, SD

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Walker, SD

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Walker, SD

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Walker, SD

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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Walker, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Walker, SD

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).

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Average UV index in January
Walker, SD

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Walker, SD

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).

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Average visibility in January
Walker, SD

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).

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