January weather forecast
Wolsey, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wolsey, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a minimum average of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Wolsey, in January, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In Wolsey, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Wolsey, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Wolsey are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Wolsey?

The lowest temperatures in Wolsey, South Dakota, are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

How cold is it in Wolsey in January?

In January, in Wolsey, the average high-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Wolsey?

January is the most humid month in Wolsey, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Wolsey?

In January, the average relative humidity in Wolsey, South Dakota, is 88%.

What is the driest month in Wolsey?

The month with the least rainfall in Wolsey, South Dakota, is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Wolsey?

In Wolsey, South Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Wolsey?

In Wolsey, during January, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wolsey?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wolsey, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wolsey?

The month with the least sunshine in Wolsey is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wolsey have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Wolsey, South Dakota, is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wolsey?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Wolsey?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Wolsey is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wolsey, SD

Average temperature in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wolsey, SD

Average pressure in January - Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, SD

Average wind speed in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wolsey, SD

Average humidity in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wolsey, SD

Average rainfall in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wolsey, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wolsey, SD

Average snowfall in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wolsey, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 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
Wolsey, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Wolsey, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wolsey, SD

Average UV index in January - Wolsey, 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 November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Wolsey, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Wolsey, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in January
Wolsey, SD

Average visibility in January - Wolsey, 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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