January weather forecast
Astoria, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Astoria, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 7.2°F (-13.8°C) and 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Astoria is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and November, 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Astoria experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a minimum of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Astoria have in January?

In Astoria, the average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Astoria have in January?

In Astoria, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Astoria is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Astoria, SD

Average temperature in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Astoria, SD

Average pressure in January - Astoria, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Astoria, SD

Average wind speed in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Astoria, SD

Average humidity in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Astoria, SD

Average rainfall in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Astoria, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Astoria, SD

Average snowfall in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Astoria, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Astoria, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Astoria, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Astoria, SD

Average UV index in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Astoria, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Astoria, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Astoria, SD

Average visibility in January - Astoria, 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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