January weather forecast
Gary, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Gary, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and min 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and lows at 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gary, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January and November, 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Gary experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and a low of 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Gary, is 20.5°F (-6.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 7.2°F (-13.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Gary, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Gary, in January, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Gary, South Dakota, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gary have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Gary, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Gary, SD

Average temperature in January - Gary, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Gary, SD

Average pressure in January - Gary, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gary, SD

Average wind speed in January - Gary, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Gary, SD

Average humidity in January - Gary, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Gary, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Gary, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Gary, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gary, SD

Average snowfall in January - Gary, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gary, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Gary, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gary, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gary, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Gary, SD

Average UV index in January - Gary, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Gary, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Gary, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Gary, SD

Average visibility in January - Gary, 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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