January weather forecast
Mission, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mission, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and max 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

In Mission, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Mission, in January, during 9.7 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Mission?

January is the month when Mission sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Mission, during January, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Mission, in January, during 9.7 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mission have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Mission, SD

Average temperature in January - Mission, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Mission, SD

Average pressure in January - Mission, 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
Mission, SD

Average wind speed in January - Mission, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Mission, SD

Average humidity in January - Mission, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Mission, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Mission, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mission, SD

Average snowfall in January - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mission, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mission, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mission, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Mission, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Mission, SD

Average UV index in January - Mission, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Mission, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Mission, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Mission, SD

Average visibility in January - Mission, 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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