January weather forecast
Firesteel, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Firesteel, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9°F (-12.8°C) and max 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

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

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 are January through May, October through December. In Firesteel, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Firesteel, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Firesteel, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Firesteel's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 23°F (-5°C) and lows of 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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%.

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Firesteel, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Firesteel?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Firesteel have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Firesteel, SD

Average temperature in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average pressure in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average wind speed in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average humidity in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average rainfall in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average snowfall in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Firesteel, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Firesteel, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average UV index in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD

Average visibility in January - Firesteel, 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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