January weather forecast
Hazel, SD

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

In Hazel, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall 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

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of January in Hazel, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Hazel experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Hazel, is 19.4°F (-7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January 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 much does it rain in January?

In Hazel, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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 much does it snow in January?

In Hazel, during January, snow falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:35 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hazel, SD

Average temperature in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average pressure in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average wind speed in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average humidity in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average rainfall in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average snowfall in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hazel, 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: 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
Hazel, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average UV index in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Hazel, 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
Hazel, SD

Average visibility in January - Hazel, 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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