January weather forecast
Clear Lake, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Clear Lake, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.2°F (-13.8°C) and max 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clear Lake, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Clear Lake, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and November, 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Clear Lake, records 20.5°F (-6.4°C), while the low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Clear Lake. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Clear Lake?

In Clear Lake, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Clear Lake have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Clear Lake, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Clear Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average temperature in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.5°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 (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average pressure in January - Clear Lake, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average wind speed in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average humidity in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average rainfall in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average snowfall in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clear Lake, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average UV index in January - Clear Lake, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Clear Lake, SD

Average visibility in January - Clear Lake, 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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