January weather forecast
Lake Preston, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Lake Preston, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C) and an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

Lake Preston's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) to a low of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 90%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Lake Preston, during January, the rain falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lake Preston, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lake Preston, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Lake Preston?

Lake Preston's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and lows of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Lake Preston experiences an average high-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in Lake Preston, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January in Lake Preston?

In Lake Preston, the average relative humidity in January is 90%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 1.6 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lake Preston, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Preston have in January?

In Lake Preston, the average day length in January is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lake Preston?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:36 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Lake Preston is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Preston have in January?

In Lake Preston, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Lake Preston, SD

Average temperature in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Lake Preston, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average wind speed in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average humidity in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average rainfall in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average snowfall in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lake Preston, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average UV index in January - Lake Preston, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Lake Preston, SD

Average visibility in January - Lake Preston, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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