January weather forecast
Badger, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Badger, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7°F (-13.9°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

In Badger, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

In Badger, in January, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Badger, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Badger, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 21.38" (543mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Badger's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Badger, in January, the average high-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 7°F (-13.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Badger?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How much does it rain in Badger in January?

In Badger, in January, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Badger?

In Badger, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Badger have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Badger?

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

Average temperature in January - Badger, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in January
Badger, SD

Average pressure in January - Badger, 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
Badger, SD

Average wind speed in January - Badger, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Badger, SD

Average humidity in January - Badger, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Badger, SD

Average rainfall in January - Badger, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Badger, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Badger, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Badger, SD

Average snowfall in January - Badger, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Badger, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Badger, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Badger, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Badger, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Badger, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Badger, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Badger, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Badger, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Badger, SD

Average visibility in January - Badger, 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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