January weather forecast
Lodgepole, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lodgepole, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 12°F (-11.1°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

Lodgepole's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low temperature of 12°F (-11.1°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lodgepole, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.2 days and aggregates up to 24.69" (627mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lodgepole, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

In Lodgepole, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets 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. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Lodgepole, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Lodgepole experiences an average high-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 12°F (-11.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Lodgepole, the average daily maximum UV index in January 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 cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Lodgepole, SD

Average temperature in January - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12°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 (12°F).

Average pressure in January
Lodgepole, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lodgepole, SD

Average wind speed in January - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Lodgepole, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall in January
Lodgepole, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Lodgepole, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lodgepole, SD

Average snowfall in January - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lodgepole, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lodgepole, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Lodgepole, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Lodgepole, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Lodgepole, SD

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Lodgepole, SD

Average visibility in January - Lodgepole, 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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