January weather forecast
Faulkton, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Faulkton, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

Faulkton's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Faulkton, in January, during 10.1 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Faulkton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Faulkton, January, temperatures average a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.4 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Faulkton, in January, during 10.1 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Faulkton is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Faulkton, SD

Average temperature in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.1°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 (9.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Faulkton, SD

Average pressure in January - Faulkton, 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
Faulkton, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Faulkton, SD

Average humidity in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Faulkton, SD

Average rainfall in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Faulkton, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Faulkton, SD

Average snowfall in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Faulkton, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Faulkton, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Faulkton, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Faulkton, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Faulkton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Faulkton, SD

Average visibility in January - Faulkton, 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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