January weather forecast
Houghton, SD

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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).

Temperature

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).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month in Houghton.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Houghton is January, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Houghton are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Houghton are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Houghton.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Houghton are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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 reach their annual highs in January, averaging 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a minimum average of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

How cold is it in Houghton in January?

The high-temperature in Houghton during January is 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and the low-temperature is 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Houghton?

January is the most humid month in Houghton, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January in Houghton?

In Houghton, the average relative humidity in January is 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 January?

In Houghton, South Dakota, in January, during 1.7 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Houghton?

The months with the most snowfall in Houghton, South Dakota, are January and December, with an average 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Houghton in January?

In Houghton, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Houghton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Houghton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Houghton, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

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.

How long on average sun shines in January in Houghton?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

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, South Dakota.

What is the UV index reading in January in Houghton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Houghton, South Dakota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's 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
Houghton, SD

Average temperature in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.4°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 in January
Houghton, SD

Average pressure in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"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 in January
Houghton, SD

Average wind speed in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

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 in January
Houghton, SD

Average humidity in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Houghton, SD

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

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 in January
Houghton, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.7 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 in January
Houghton, SD

Average snowfall in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

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 in January
Houghton, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 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 in January /
Average sunshine in January
Houghton, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Houghton, 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: 3h and 5min

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 in January
Houghton, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Houghton, 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 (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Houghton, SD

Average UV index in January - Houghton, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Houghton, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

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 in January
Houghton, SD

Average visibility in January - Houghton, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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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