January weather forecast
Oral, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Oral, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and max 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The transition from December to January brings an average high-temperature of a still wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C), barely different from December's 32.4°F (0.2°C). Oral's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) during the nights of January.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oral, South Dakota, are January through May, September through December. In Oral, in January, during 8.8 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oral, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Oral is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, in Oral, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Oral is 6.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January in Oral?

In Oral, in January, the average high-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Oral?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Oral?

The average relative humidity in January in Oral, South Dakota, is 75%.

What is the driest month in Oral?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Oral?

In Oral, South Dakota, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oral in January?

In Oral, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Oral?

On the first day of January in Oral, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Oral?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Oral, South Dakota, is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oral?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Oral, South Dakota.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Oral?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Oral is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from 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
Oral, SD

Average temperature in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average pressure in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average wind speed in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average humidity in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average rainfall in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average snowfall in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oral, 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: 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
Oral, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average UV index in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Oral, 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
Oral, SD

Average visibility in January - Oral, 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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