January weather forecast
North Spearfish, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in North Spearfish, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and max 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

During January, North Spearfish records an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C), marking a slight divergence from December's 30.9°F (-0.6°C). During January, North Spearfish sees a mean low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In North Spearfish, in January, during 9.7 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North Spearfish, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.8 days and aggregates up to 36.3" (922mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in North Spearfish is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in North Spearfish, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°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?

In North Spearfish, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does North Spearfish have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Spearfish have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
North Spearfish, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average pressure in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average wind speed in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average humidity in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average rainfall in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average rainfall days in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average snowfall in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average snowfall days in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - North Spearfish, 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 5min

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

Average sunshine days in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average sunshine days in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average UV index in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average cloud cover in January - North Spearfish, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
North Spearfish, SD

Average visibility in January - North Spearfish, 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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