January weather forecast
Putney, SD

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, 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. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Putney is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, in Putney, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Putney are January, February and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Putney?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

How cold is it in Putney in January?

During January, Putney experiences an average high-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Putney, during January, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

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 many days does it snow in January in Putney?

In January, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout January, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Putney have in January?

In Putney, 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 8:12 am and sunset at 4:59 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 in Putney?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Putney have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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
Putney, SD

Average temperature in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average pressure in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average wind speed in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average humidity in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average rainfall in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average snowfall in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

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

Average sunshine days in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average UV index in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Putney, 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
Putney, SD

Average visibility in January - Putney, 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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