January weather forecast
Fairview Heights, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Temperature

January is Fairview Heights's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and lows of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Fairview Heights, during January, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fairview Heights, in January, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during January translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Fairview Heights, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 12.9°F (-10.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fairview Heights, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fairview Heights, in January, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Fairview Heights is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average temperature in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average pressure in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average wind speed in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average humidity in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average rainfall in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average snowfall in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average UV index in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Fairview Heights, SD

Average visibility in January - Fairview Heights, 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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