January weather forecast
Parkston, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Parkston, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 12.2°F (-11°C) and max 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

In Parkston, South Dakota, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and reaching a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Parkston, in January, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Parkston, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Parkston, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Parkston, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Parkston notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Parkston?

In January, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Parkston, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Parkston have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Parkston, SD

Average temperature in January - Parkston, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Parkston, SD

Average pressure in January - Parkston, 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
Parkston, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Parkston, SD

Average humidity in January - Parkston, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Parkston, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Parkston, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Parkston, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Parkston, SD

Average snowfall in January - Parkston, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Parkston, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Parkston, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Parkston, 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 3min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Parkston, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Parkston, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Parkston, SD

Average UV index in January - Parkston, 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
Parkston, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Parkston, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Parkston, SD

Average visibility in January - Parkston, 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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