January weather forecast
Elm Springs, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Elm Springs, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The commencement of January notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. In Elm Springs, in January, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Elm Springs. In Elm Springs, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Elm Springs, the average sunshine in January is 6.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, 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: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

In Elm Springs, in January, the average high-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month in Elm Springs?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Elm Springs, in January, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Elm Springs, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elm Springs have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elm Springs?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Elm Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average temperature in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average pressure in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average wind speed in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average humidity in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average rainfall in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average snowfall in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elm Springs, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average UV index in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Elm Springs, SD

Average visibility in January - Elm Springs, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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