January weather forecast
Parker, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Parker, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and max 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Parker, in January, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Parker, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Parker's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) to a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Parker, records 24.3°F (-4.3°C), while the low-temperature is 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Parker is 87%.

What is the driest month?

January, February and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Parker, during January, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Parker?

In Parker, in January, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Parker have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Parker, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Parker, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk 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
Parker, SD

Average temperature in January - Parker, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Parker, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Parker, SD

Average wind speed in January - Parker, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Parker, SD

Average humidity in January - Parker, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Parker, SD

Average rainfall in January - Parker, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Parker, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Parker, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Parker, SD

Average snowfall in January - Parker, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Parker, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Parker, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Parker, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Parker, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Parker, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Parker, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Parker, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Parker, SD

Average visibility in January - Parker, 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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