January weather forecast
Morristown, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Morristown, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

Morristown records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Morristown is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Morristown, during January, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Morristown, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Morristown, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Morristown, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Morristown?

Morristown records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

How cold is it in Morristown in January?

In January, in Morristown, the average high-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Morristown?

January is the most humid month in Morristown, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Morristown?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month in Morristown?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Morristown, South Dakota. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Morristown?

In Morristown, in January, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Morristown in January?

In Morristown, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Morristown?

In Morristown, the average day length in January is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Morristown?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Morristown, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Morristown?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Morristown, South Dakota, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Morristown?

In Morristown, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Morristown?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Morristown, SD

Average temperature in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Morristown, SD

Average pressure in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Morristown, SD

Average wind speed in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Morristown, SD

Average humidity in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Morristown, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Morristown, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Morristown, SD

Average snowfall in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Morristown, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Morristown, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Morristown, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Morristown, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Morristown, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Morristown, SD

Average visibility in January - Morristown, 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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