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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Houghton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and min 5.4°F (-14.8°C). Houghton records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Houghton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low of 7.3°F (-13.7°C). With the arrival of February, Houghton's average high-temperature registers at a still freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Houghton, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C). March's arrival is marked by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) in February to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is a cool spring month in Houghton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average high of 52.2°F (11.2°C). April's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, escalating from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) in March to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Houghton, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C). May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) to an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Houghton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.7°F (13.7°C) and max 75.6°F (24.2°C). As June begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) in May to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Houghton, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 82.9°F (28.3°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C). Houghton registers the highest average temperatures during the month of July, with peaks of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and lows of 61.7°F (16.5°C). Throughout July, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Houghton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.5°F (15.3°C) and max 81.9°F (27.7°C). In August, Houghton's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.9°F (27.7°C), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Houghton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C). September ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from August's moderately hot 81.9°F (27.7°C) to a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in Houghton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.2°F (4°C) and max 54.9°F (12.7°C). The onset of October marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C) in September to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another cold month in Houghton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In November, the average high-temperature decreases considerably from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in October to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Houghton, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C). The shift into December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's icy 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What time of the year is the coldest in Houghton?
Temperature readings in Houghton, South Dakota, reach their annual highs in January, averaging 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a minimum average of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).
What is the most humid month in Houghton?
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
What is the driest month in Houghton?
January is the month with the least rainfall in Houghton, South Dakota. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Houghton?
In Houghton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow in Houghton?
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
When does it snow the most in Houghton?
The months with the most snowfall in Houghton are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.
How many days does it snow in Houghton?
In Houghton, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 15.04" (382mm) of snow.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Houghton?
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Houghton?
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Houghton.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Houghton?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Houghton, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
What is the rainiest month in Houghton?
The month with the most rainfall in Houghton is June, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Houghton?
In Houghton, South Dakota, snow does not fall in June through September.
When are the longest days in Houghton?
With an average of 15h and 42min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Houghton.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Houghton?
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What month is the hottest in Houghton?
During the warmest month in Houghton, July, temperatures average a high of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and a low of 61.7°F (16.5°C).
What month has the most sunshine in Houghton?
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 11h of sunshine.
What is the least humid month in Houghton?
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the least humid months in Houghton.
What is the month with the shortest days in Houghton?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
Average temperature
Houghton, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure
Houghton, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.17"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Houghton, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.9mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in June:
8.9mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.2mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in November:
10mph - Average wind speed in December:
10.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity
Houghton, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).
Average rainfall
Houghton, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.39" - Average rainfall in February:
0.43" - Average rainfall in March:
0.71" - Average rainfall in April:
1.38" - Average rainfall in May:
2.01" - Average rainfall in June:
2.83"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.64" - Average rainfall in August:
1.38" - Average rainfall in September:
1.14" - Average rainfall in October:
1.26" - Average rainfall in November:
0.51" - Average rainfall in December:
0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days
Houghton, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
1.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
1.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
13.2 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
11.7 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.4 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
3.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).
Average snowfall
Houghton, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
2.76" - Average snowfall in February:
2.52" - Average snowfall in March:
2.48" - Average snowfall in April:
1.81" - Average snowfall in May:
0.04" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Houghton, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
11.5 days - Average snowfall days in February:
11.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
9.7 days - Average snowfall days in April:
3.4 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
1.8 days - Average snowfall days in November:
4.8 days - Average snowfall days in December:
11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Houghton, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 1min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 2min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 4min - Average daylight in May:
15h and 0min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 4min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 2min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 1min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 3min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 5min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 3min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 4min
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:
3h and 5min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 3min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 1min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 5min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 5min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 0min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 4min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 3min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 1min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days
Houghton, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
18 days - Average sunshine days in February:
16.6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
15.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
16.6 days - Average sunshine days in August:
18.6 days - Average sunshine days in September:
20.4 days - Average sunshine days in October:
20 days - Average sunshine days in November:
21.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).
Average UV index
Houghton, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Houghton, SD
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility
Houghton, SD
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (5mi).
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