January weather forecast
Plana, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Plana, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.3°F (-14.3°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

In Plana, South Dakota, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 20.7°F (-6.3°C) at the peak and 6.3°F (-14.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 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

In January, the average length of the day 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 7:55 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Plana's January weather reaches an average high of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Plana, records 20.7°F (-6.3°C), while the low-temperature is 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Plana?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Plana, in January, during 13 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Plana have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Plana are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Plana, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health 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
Plana, SD

Average temperature in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average pressure in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average wind speed in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average humidity in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average rainfall in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average snowfall in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average UV index in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Plana, 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
Plana, SD

Average visibility in January - Plana, 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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