January weather forecast
Bancroft, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Bancroft, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

Bancroft notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low 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 in Bancroft is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Bancroft, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Bancroft?

January is the month when Bancroft sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

How cold is it in Bancroft in January?

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

What is the most humid month in Bancroft?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Bancroft?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Bancroft?

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

How much does it rain in Bancroft in January?

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

How much does it snow in Bancroft in January?

In January, in Bancroft, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bancroft have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bancroft?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bancroft?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Bancroft.

How many hours of sunshine does Bancroft have in January?

In Bancroft, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bancroft?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Bancroft?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Bancroft, South Dakota, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Bancroft, SD

Average temperature in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average pressure in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average wind speed in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average humidity in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average rainfall in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average snowfall in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bancroft, 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).

Average sunshine days in January
Bancroft, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average UV index in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, SD

Average visibility in January - Bancroft, 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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