January weather forecast
Orient, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Orient, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month in Orient is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Orient, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Orient, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.1 days and aggregates up to 16.06" (408mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Orient, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Orient, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Orient experiences an average high-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Orient?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.4 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Orient, during January, the rain falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Orient in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Orient, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

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 risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Orient, SD

Average temperature in January - Orient, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Orient, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Orient, SD

Average wind speed in January - Orient, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Orient, SD

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Orient, SD

Average rainfall in January - Orient, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Orient, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Orient, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Orient, SD

Average snowfall in January - Orient, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Orient, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Orient, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Orient, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Orient, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Orient, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Orient, SD

Average UV index in January - Orient, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Orient, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Orient, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Orient, SD

Average visibility in January - Orient, 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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