January weather forecast
Martin, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Martin, South Dakota, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Martin signifies an average high-temperature of a still cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) in January, closely mirroring the 32°F (0°C) of December. Martin experiences an average low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) in the month of January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Martin, in January, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Martin, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Martin in January?

In January, in Martin, the average high-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Martin in January?

In Martin, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Martin, South Dakota, during January, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Martin have in January?

In Martin, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Martin, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Martin are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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
Martin, SD

Average temperature in January - Martin, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Martin, SD

Average pressure in January - Martin, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Martin, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Martin, SD

Average humidity in January - Martin, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Martin, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Martin, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Martin, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Martin, SD

Average snowfall in January - Martin, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Martin, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Martin, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Martin, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Martin, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Martin, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Martin, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Martin, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Martin, SD

Average visibility in January - Martin, 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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