January weather forecast
Herreid, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Herreid, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Herreid, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Herreid, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in January translates into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 23°F (-5°C) at the peak and 9°F (-12.8°C) at the base.

How cold is January?

In January, in Herreid, the average high-temperature is 23°F (-5°C), and the average low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Herreid, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Herreid, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Herreid, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Herreid?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 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 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Herreid, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with 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?

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

Average temperature in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Herreid, SD

Average pressure in January - Herreid, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Herreid, SD

Average wind speed in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Herreid, SD

Average humidity in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Herreid, SD

Average rainfall in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Herreid, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Herreid, SD

Average snowfall in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Herreid, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Herreid, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Herreid, SD

Average UV index in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Herreid, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Herreid, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Herreid, SD

Average visibility in January - Herreid, 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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