January weather forecastYale, SD

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Yale, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

Temperature

Yale's January weather reaches an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C), making it the coldest month.

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 Yale, during January, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In Yale, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, in Yale, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Yale, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Yale's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and lows of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

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

In Yale, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Yale, South Dakota, in January, during 9.2 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

27.3°F

23.2°F

26.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.7mph

10.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.9

19.8

18.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Yale, 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).

Average pressure in January
Yale, 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
Yale, 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).

Average humidity in January
Yale, 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%).

Average rainfall in January
Yale, 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").

Average rainfall days in January
Yale, 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).

Average snowfall in January
Yale, 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").

Average snowfall days in January
Yale, 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).

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

Average daylight in January: 9h and 18min

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 12min

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).

Average sunshine days in January
Yale, 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).

Average UV index in January
Yale, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Yale, 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).

Average visibility in January
Yale, 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).