January weather forecast
Harrison, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Harrison, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Temperature

Harrison, South Dakota, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Harrison, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Harrison, during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Harrison, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
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 midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

How cold is it in January?

Harrison in January has an average high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Harrison, during January, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Harrison, SD

Average temperature in January - Harrison, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Harrison, SD

Average pressure in January - Harrison, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Harrison, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Harrison, SD

Average humidity in January - Harrison, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in January
Harrison, SD

Average rainfall in January - Harrison, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Harrison, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Harrison, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Harrison, SD

Average snowfall in January - Harrison, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Harrison, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Harrison, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harrison, 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 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Harrison, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Harrison, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Harrison, SD

Average UV index in January - Harrison, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Harrison, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Harrison, 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 July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Harrison, SD

Average visibility in January - Harrison, 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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