January weather forecast
Eureka, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Eureka, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

January is Eureka's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 23°F (-5°C) and lows of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Eureka are January through May, October through December. In January, in Eureka, South Dakota, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. In Eureka, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Eureka is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Eureka, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Eureka. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Eureka?

With its average high temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in Eureka, South Dakota.

How cold is January in Eureka?

The high-temperature, in January, in Eureka, is 23°F (-5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Eureka?

January is the most humid month in Eureka, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Eureka?

The average relative humidity in January in Eureka is 87%.

What is the driest month in Eureka?

The month with the least rainfall in Eureka is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Eureka in January?

In Eureka, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Eureka?

In Eureka, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Eureka?

The average day length in January is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Eureka?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Eureka?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Eureka have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Eureka is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Eureka?

The months with the lowest UV index in Eureka, South Dakota, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in January in Eureka?

In Eureka, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Eureka, SD

Average temperature in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Eureka, SD

Average pressure in January - Eureka, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Eureka, SD

Average wind speed in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Eureka, SD

Average humidity in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Eureka, SD

Average rainfall in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Eureka, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Eureka, SD

Average snowfall in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Eureka, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Eureka, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Eureka, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Eureka, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Eureka, SD

Average UV index in January - Eureka, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Eureka, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Eureka, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Eureka, SD

Average visibility in January - Eureka, 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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