January weather forecast
Howes, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Howes, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and max 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

Howes's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) to a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Howes, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Howes, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In Howes, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, known for its average high temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low temperature of 13.6°F (-10.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Howes, the average high-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Howes, South Dakota, is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Howes?

In January, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Howes, South Dakota, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Howes, the average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Howes, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Howes, SD

Average temperature in January - Howes, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Howes, SD

Average pressure in January - Howes, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Howes, SD

Average wind speed in January - Howes, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Howes, SD

Average humidity in January - Howes, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in January
Howes, SD

Average rainfall in January - Howes, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Howes, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Howes, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Howes, SD

Average snowfall in January - Howes, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Howes, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Howes, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Howes, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Howes, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Howes, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Howes, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Howes, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Howes, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Howes, SD

Average visibility in January - Howes, 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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