January weather forecast
Caputa, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Caputa, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of January notes an average high-temperature of a still icy 32.7°F (0.4°C), subtly shifted from December's 32.5°F (0.3°C). January witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Caputa, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Caputa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Caputa, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Caputa, the average sunshine in January is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

In January, in Caputa, the average high-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Caputa, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Caputa, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Caputa have in January?

In Caputa, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Caputa?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from 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
Caputa, SD

Average temperature in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Caputa, SD

Average pressure in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Caputa, SD

Average wind speed in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Caputa, SD

Average humidity in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in January
Caputa, SD

Average rainfall in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Caputa, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Caputa, SD

Average snowfall in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Caputa, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Caputa, 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Caputa, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Caputa, SD

Average UV index in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Caputa, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Caputa, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Caputa, SD

Average visibility in January - Caputa, 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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