January weather forecast
Jefferson, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Jefferson, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Jefferson's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Jefferson, in January, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Jefferson, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Jefferson, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average high and low temperatures of 27°F (-2.8°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C) respectively, January is Jefferson's coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 27°F (-2.8°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Jefferson, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January in Jefferson?

In January, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.6 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Jefferson, in January, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Jefferson have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Jefferson, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Jefferson, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Jefferson, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Jefferson, SD

Average pressure in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Jefferson, SD

Average wind speed in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Jefferson, SD

Average humidity in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Jefferson, SD

Average rainfall in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Jefferson, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Jefferson, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Jefferson, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Jefferson, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Jefferson, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Jefferson, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Jefferson, SD

Average visibility in January - Jefferson, 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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