Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
Fort Thompson reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the peak and 12.6°F (-10.8°C) at the lowest.Humidity
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 86%.Rainfall
In Fort Thompson, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Fort Thompson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fort Thompson, during January, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Fort Thompson, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fort Thompson, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
In Fort Thompson, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Fort Thompson, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average humidity in January: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).
Average rainfall in January
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Thompson, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Fort Thompson, 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
Fort Thompson, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in January
Fort Thompson, 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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