January weather forecast
Fulton, SD

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

January stands out as Fulton's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low-temperature of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fulton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Fulton is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average 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. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Fulton?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C), is recognized as the coldest in Fulton, South Dakota.

How cold is it in Fulton in January?

In Fulton, 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 10.2°F (-12.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Fulton?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Fulton?

The average relative humidity in January in Fulton, South Dakota, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Fulton in January?

In Fulton, in January, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fulton in January?

In January, in Fulton, South Dakota, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fulton have in January?

In January, the average day length in Fulton, South Dakota, is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fulton?

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 7:49 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fulton?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Fulton?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fulton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fulton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Fulton, South Dakota, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Fulton, SD

Average temperature in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average pressure in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average wind speed in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average humidity in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average rainfall in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average snowfall in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average UV index in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average visibility in January - Fulton, 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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