January weather forecast
Milesville, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Milesville, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.7°F (-8.5°C) and max 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Milesville. Rain falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Milesville, South Dakota, during January, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In Milesville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Milesville experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and a low of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Milesville, is 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 16.7°F (-8.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Milesville, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Milesville, during January, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Milesville have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Milesville have in January?

In Milesville, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Milesville, SD

Average temperature in January - Milesville, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Milesville, SD

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

Average wind speed in January
Milesville, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Milesville, SD

Average humidity in January - Milesville, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Milesville, SD

Average rainfall in January - Milesville, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Milesville, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Milesville, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Milesville, SD

Average snowfall in January - Milesville, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Milesville, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Milesville, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Milesville, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Milesville, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Milesville, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Milesville, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Milesville, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Milesville, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Milesville, SD

Average visibility in January - Milesville, 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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