January weather forecast
Redfield, SD

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Weather in January

Moving from the chill of December to January in Redfield, South Dakota, one can expect the temperatures to drop further. Average high temperatures rest at 22.5°F (-5.3°C), while lows descend to 7.9°F (-13.4°C). The predominance of overcast skies can offer a somber ambiance to the winter landscape. An average of 2.5 days of rainfall contributes to a sense of unpredictability but snow remains the primary form of precipitation. Days continue to be short, with daylight hours barely rising above nine.

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.5 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Redfield, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.7 snowfall days, and 18.66" (474mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January in Redfield, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Redfield, records 22.5°F (-5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 7.9°F (-13.4°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?

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Redfield, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Redfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Redfield?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Redfield, SD

Average temperature in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°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 (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Redfield, SD

Average pressure in January - Redfield, 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
Redfield, SD

Average wind speed in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Redfield, SD

Average humidity in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Redfield, SD

Average rainfall in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Redfield, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Redfield, SD

Average snowfall in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Redfield, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Redfield, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Redfield, SD

Average UV index in January - Redfield, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Redfield, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Redfield, SD

Average visibility in January - Redfield, 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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