January weather forecast
Pollock, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Pollock, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23°F (-5°C) and min 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pollock, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pollock, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold is January in Pollock?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a low-temperature of 9°F (-12.8°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?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Pollock, in January, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Pollock, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pollock have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:22 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pollock have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Pollock?

In Pollock, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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
Pollock, SD

Average temperature in January - Pollock, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Pollock, SD

Average pressure in January - Pollock, 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
Pollock, SD

Average wind speed in January - Pollock, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Pollock, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Pollock, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Pollock, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Pollock, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pollock, SD

Average snowfall in January - Pollock, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pollock, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Pollock, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pollock, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Pollock, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Pollock, SD

Average UV index in January - Pollock, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Pollock, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Pollock, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Pollock, SD

Average visibility in January - Pollock, 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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