January weather forecast
Kadoka, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kadoka, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kadoka. In January, in Kadoka, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kadoka, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kadoka, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low-temperature of 16.7°F (-8.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 16.7°F (-8.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Kadoka, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Kadoka, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kadoka have in January?

In Kadoka, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kadoka have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kadoka, SD

Average temperature in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Kadoka, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kadoka, SD

Average wind speed in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Kadoka, SD

Average humidity in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Kadoka, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Kadoka, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kadoka, SD

Average snowfall in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kadoka, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kadoka, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Kadoka, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Kadoka, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Kadoka, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Kadoka, SD

Average visibility in January - Kadoka, 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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