January weather forecast
Fairburn, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fairburn, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Temperature

Fairburn's average high-temperature marks a still subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) with the advent of January, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) marks the month of January.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.2 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Fairburn, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Fairburn, is 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Fairburn?

In Fairburn, during January, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fairburn, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairburn have in January?

In Fairburn, the average day length in January is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Fairburn, SD

Average temperature in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairburn, SD

Average pressure in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairburn, SD

Average wind speed in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairburn, SD

Average humidity in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairburn, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairburn, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairburn, SD

Average UV index in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Fairburn, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Fairburn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Fairburn, SD

Average visibility in January - Fairburn, 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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