January weather forecast
Oglala, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Oglala, South Dakota, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and max 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Shifting into January, Oglala records an average high-temperature of a still cold 32.5°F (0.3°C), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. The nighttime temperature, during January, averages of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oglala, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Oglala is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Oglala, the average high-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in Oglala, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Oglala, during January, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oglala have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Oglala?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Oglala, SD

Average temperature in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Oglala, SD

Average pressure in January - Oglala, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Oglala, SD

Average wind speed in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Oglala, SD

Average humidity in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall in January
Oglala, SD

Average rainfall in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Oglala, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oglala, SD

Average snowfall in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oglala, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oglala, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Oglala, SD

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

Average cloud cover in January
Oglala, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Oglala, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Oglala, SD

Average visibility in January - Oglala, 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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