January weather forecast
Bowdle, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Bowdle, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

In Bowdle, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and reaching a low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bowdle, during January, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Bowdle, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and a low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Bowdle, records 22.6°F (-5.2°C), while the low-temperature is 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bowdle, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bowdle in January?

In Bowdle, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bowdle have in January?

In January, the average day length in Bowdle is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Bowdle, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Bowdle, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe 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
Bowdle, SD

Average temperature in January - Bowdle, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Bowdle, SD

Average pressure in January - Bowdle, 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
Bowdle, SD

Average wind speed in January - Bowdle, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Bowdle, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Bowdle, SD

Average rainfall in January - Bowdle, 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
Bowdle, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Bowdle, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bowdle, SD

Average snowfall in January - Bowdle, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bowdle, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Bowdle, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bowdle, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bowdle, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Bowdle, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Bowdle, SD

Average UV index in January - Bowdle, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Bowdle, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Bowdle, SD

Average visibility in January - Bowdle, 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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