January weather forecast
Garden City, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Garden City, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.4°F (-7°C) and 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

Temperature

Garden City notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Garden City, South Dakota, are January and February Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in Garden City in January?

In Garden City, in January, the average high-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C), and the average low-temperature is 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Garden City, during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Garden City, in January, snow falls for 14.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Garden City?

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Garden City, SD

Average temperature in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Garden City, SD

Average pressure in January - Garden City, 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
Garden City, SD

Average wind speed in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Garden City, SD

Average humidity in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Garden City, SD

Average rainfall in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Garden City, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Garden City, SD

Average snowfall in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Garden City, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Garden City, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Garden City, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Garden City, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Garden City, SD

Average UV index in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Garden City, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Garden City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Garden City, SD

Average visibility in January - Garden City, 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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