January weather forecast
Castlewood, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Castlewood, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.4°F (-7°C) and 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low-temperature of 5.5°F (-14.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain in Castlewood, South Dakota, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Castlewood is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Castlewood, records 19.4°F (-7°C), while the low-temperature is 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Castlewood, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Castlewood, in January, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Castlewood, in January, during 14.4 snowfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Castlewood?

The average day length in January is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Castlewood have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Castlewood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Castlewood, SD

Average temperature in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Castlewood, SD

Average pressure in January - Castlewood, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Castlewood, SD

Average wind speed in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Castlewood, SD

Average humidity in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Castlewood, SD

Average rainfall in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Castlewood, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Castlewood, SD

Average snowfall in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Castlewood, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Castlewood, 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 and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Castlewood, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Castlewood, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Castlewood, SD

Average UV index in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Castlewood, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Castlewood, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Castlewood, SD

Average visibility in January - Castlewood, 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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