January weather forecast
Claire City, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Claire City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 19°F (-7.2°C) and min 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Temperature

In Claire City, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 19°F (-7.2°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.2 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Claire City are January through May, October through December. In Claire City, South Dakota, during January, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow. In Claire City, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.2 days and aggregates up to 20.12" (511mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Claire City, South Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Claire City, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 19°F (-7.2°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Claire City experiences an average high-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Claire City, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Claire City, South Dakota, in January, during 2.2 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Claire City?

In Claire City, in January, during 11 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Claire City have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Claire City have in January?

In Claire City, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Claire City is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Claire City, SD

Average temperature in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 19°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Claire City, SD

Average pressure in January - Claire City, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Claire City, SD

Average wind speed in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Claire City, SD

Average humidity in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Claire City, SD

Average rainfall in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Claire City, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Claire City, SD

Average snowfall in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Claire City, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Claire City, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Claire City, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Claire City, SD

Average UV index in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Claire City, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Claire City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Claire City, SD

Average visibility in January - Claire City, 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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