Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
The weather during January records an average high-temperature of a still wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. During the January nights, an average temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) is observed.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 75%, January is the most humid month in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Buffalo Gap, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Buffalo Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.2 days and aggregates up to 23.19" (589mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 23min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, the average sunshine in January is 6.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average humidity in January: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average UV index in January: 2
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 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in January
Buffalo Gap, SD
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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