January weather forecast
Oelrichs, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Oelrichs, South Dakota, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Temperature

Oelrichs in January witnesses an average high-temperature of a still wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C), indicating a slight variation from December's 32.4°F (0.2°C). January nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 75%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Oelrichs. In Oelrichs, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Oelrichs, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Oelrichs, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Oelrichs, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Oelrichs, in January, during 4 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Oelrichs, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oelrichs have in January?

In January, the average day length in Oelrichs is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Oelrichs, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Oelrichs, SD

Average temperature in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average pressure in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average wind speed in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average humidity in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Oelrichs, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average snowfall in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oelrichs, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average UV index in January - Oelrichs, 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
Oelrichs, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Oelrichs, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in January
Oelrichs, SD

Average visibility in January - Oelrichs, 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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