January weather forecast
Marion, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Marion, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Temperature

In Marion, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Marion are January, February and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Marion, in January, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Marion, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Marion, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Marion, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Marion, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Marion, the average high-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Marion, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Marion, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Marion, South Dakota, in January, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Marion have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Marion, SD

Average temperature in January - Marion, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Marion, SD

Average pressure in January - Marion, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Marion, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Marion, SD

Average humidity in January - Marion, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Marion, SD

Average rainfall in January - Marion, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Marion, SD

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Marion, SD

Average snowfall in January - Marion, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Marion, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Marion, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Marion, 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: 4h and 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Marion, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Marion, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Marion, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Marion, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Marion, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Marion, SD

Average visibility in January - Marion, 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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