January weather forecast
Watauga, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Watauga, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

Watauga's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Watauga. In Watauga, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Watauga, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Watauga is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of January, in Watauga, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Watauga is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Watauga?

Watauga's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is January in Watauga?

In Watauga, in January, the average high-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Watauga?

The most humid month in Watauga, South Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Watauga?

In January, the average relative humidity in Watauga is 85%.

What is the driest month in Watauga?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Watauga in January?

In Watauga, South Dakota, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Watauga in January?

In Watauga, South Dakota, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Watauga have in January?

The average day length in January in Watauga, South Dakota, is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Watauga?

On the first day of January in Watauga, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Watauga?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Watauga, South Dakota.

How long on average sun shines in January in Watauga?

The average sunshine duration in January in Watauga is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Watauga?

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

Average temperature in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Watauga, SD

Average pressure in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is 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
Watauga, SD

Average wind speed in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Watauga, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

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Average rainfall in January
Watauga, SD

Average rainfall in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in January
Watauga, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Watauga, SD

Average snowfall in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Watauga, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 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
Watauga, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Watauga, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Watauga, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Watauga, SD

Average UV index in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Watauga, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Watauga, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Watauga, SD

Average visibility in January - Watauga, 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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