January weather forecast
Murdo, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Murdo, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and max 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at the peak and 12.6°F (-10.8°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Murdo, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Murdo, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, in Murdo, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Murdo, 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 the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Murdo, 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.6°F (-10.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in Murdo?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Murdo is 85%.

What is the driest month in Murdo?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Murdo, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Murdo, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Murdo?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Murdo, SD

Average temperature in January - Murdo, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Murdo, SD

Average pressure in January - Murdo, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Murdo, SD

Average wind speed in January - Murdo, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Murdo, SD

Average humidity in January - Murdo, 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 (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Murdo, SD

Average rainfall in January - Murdo, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Murdo, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Murdo, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Murdo, SD

Average snowfall in January - Murdo, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Murdo, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Murdo, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Murdo, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Murdo, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Murdo, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Murdo, SD

Average UV index in January - Murdo, 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 February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Murdo, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Murdo, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Murdo, SD

Average visibility in January - Murdo, 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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