January weather forecast
Ridgeview, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Ridgeview, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

In Ridgeview, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

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 in Ridgeview are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January leads to these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Ridgeview witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Ridgeview experiences an average 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 in Ridgeview, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

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

How much does it snow in January?

In Ridgeview, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ridgeview have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

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 Ridgeview?

In Ridgeview, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat 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 cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ridgeview, SD

Average temperature in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average pressure in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average wind speed in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average humidity in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average rainfall in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average snowfall in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgeview, 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: 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average UV index in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, SD

Average visibility in January - Ridgeview, 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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