January weather forecast
Ludlow, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Ludlow, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ludlow, during January, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Ludlow, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Ludlow's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ludlow, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ludlow, in January, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ludlow, in January, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ludlow have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ludlow have in January?

In Ludlow, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Ludlow, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ludlow, SD

Average temperature in January - Ludlow, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Ludlow, SD

Average pressure in January - Ludlow, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ludlow, SD

Average wind speed in January - Ludlow, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Ludlow, SD

Average humidity in January - Ludlow, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Ludlow, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Ludlow, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ludlow, SD

Average snowfall in January - Ludlow, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ludlow, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Ludlow, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days

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

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ludlow, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ludlow, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Ludlow, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Ludlow, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Ludlow, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Ludlow, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Ludlow, SD

Average visibility in January - Ludlow, 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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