Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
Columbia, South Dakota, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall in Columbia. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Columbia, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. 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 Columbia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.On the first day of January in Columbia, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.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 average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the least sunshine in Columbia?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index in Columbia?
What is the UV index reading in January in Columbia?
Average temperature in January
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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
Columbia, 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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