January weather forecast
Farmer, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Farmer, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.2°F (-12.1°C) and max 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Farmer, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Farmer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Farmer?

Farmer's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and lows of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and the low-temperature is 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Farmer?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Farmer, South Dakota, in January, during 8.7 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Farmer have in January?

In Farmer, the average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Farmer?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Farmer?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Farmer, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Farmer, SD

Average pressure in January - Farmer, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Farmer, SD

Average wind speed in January - Farmer, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Farmer, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Farmer, SD

Average rainfall in January - Farmer, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in January
Farmer, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Farmer, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Farmer, SD

Average snowfall in January - Farmer, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Farmer, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Farmer, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Farmer, 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: 4h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Farmer, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Farmer, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Farmer, SD

Average UV index in January - Farmer, 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
Farmer, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Farmer, 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 22).

Average visibility in January
Farmer, SD

Average visibility in January - Farmer, 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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