January weather forecast
Bruce, SD

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) at the peak and 7°F (-13.9°C) at the base.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bruce, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bruce, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 vulnerability 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:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Bruce?

Bruce witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 7°F (-13.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Bruce experiences an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 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 Bruce, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Bruce, in January, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bruce have in January?

The average day length in January in Bruce is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bruce?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Bruce have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk 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
Bruce, SD

Average temperature in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average pressure in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average wind speed in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average humidity in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average rainfall in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average snowfall in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average UV index in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Bruce, 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
Bruce, SD

Average visibility in January - Bruce, 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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