January weather forecast
Ordway, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Ordway, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Temperature

Ordway's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) to a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is January?

In Ordway, 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 6.3°F (-14.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ordway, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Ordway, in January, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ordway, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ordway have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Ordway, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Ordway have in January?

In Ordway, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ordway, South Dakota.

How high is the UV index in January in Ordway?

In Ordway, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Ordway, SD

Average temperature in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Ordway, SD

Average pressure in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ordway, SD

Average wind speed in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Ordway, SD

Average humidity in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Ordway, SD

Average rainfall in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Ordway, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ordway, SD

Average snowfall in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ordway, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ordway, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Ordway, SD

Average UV index in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Ordway, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Ordway, SD

Average visibility in January - Ordway, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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