January weather forecast
Clark, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Clark, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.5°F (-14.7°C) and max 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 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

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Clark's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 19.4°F (-7°C) to a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 19.4°F (-7°C) and 5.5°F (-14.7°C) respectively.

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 January, the average relative humidity in Clark is 90%.

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

How many hours of daylight does Clark have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Clark?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Clark have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Clark 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 Clark, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Clark, SD

Average temperature in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average pressure in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average wind speed in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average humidity in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average rainfall in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average snowfall in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average UV index in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Clark, 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
Clark, SD

Average visibility in January - Clark, 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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