January weather forecast
Chelsea, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Chelsea, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

Chelsea's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Chelsea?

With its average high temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is it in Chelsea in January?

In January, in Chelsea, the average high-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Chelsea?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Chelsea?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Chelsea?

In Chelsea, in January, during 3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Chelsea?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Chelsea in January?

In Chelsea, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chelsea have in January?

The average day length in January in Chelsea is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Chelsea?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chelsea, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chelsea?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Chelsea have in January?

In Chelsea, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Chelsea?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Chelsea?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Chelsea, South Dakota, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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
Chelsea, SD

Average temperature in January - Chelsea, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Chelsea, SD

Average pressure in January - Chelsea, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chelsea, SD

Average wind speed in January - Chelsea, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Chelsea, SD

Average humidity in January - Chelsea, 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 (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Chelsea, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Chelsea, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Chelsea, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chelsea, SD

Average snowfall in January - Chelsea, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chelsea, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Chelsea, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chelsea, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chelsea, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Chelsea, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Chelsea, SD

Average UV index in January - Chelsea, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Chelsea, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Chelsea, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Chelsea, SD

Average visibility in January - Chelsea, 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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