January weather forecast
Hermosa, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Hermosa, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 18°F (-7.8°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of January sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still icy 32.7°F (0.4°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. Hermosa, in the month of January, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Hermosa, South Dakota, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hermosa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of January, in Hermosa, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Hermosa, the average sunshine in January is 6.2h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 18°F (-7.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Hermosa, during January, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Hermosa, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Hermosa, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.2h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Hermosa, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Hermosa, SD

Average temperature in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Hermosa, SD

Average pressure in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hermosa, SD

Average wind speed in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Hermosa, SD

Average humidity in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in January
Hermosa, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Hermosa, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hermosa, SD

Average snowfall in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hermosa, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hermosa, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hermosa, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Hermosa, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Hermosa, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Hermosa, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Hermosa, SD

Average visibility in January - Hermosa, 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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