January weather forecast
Seneca, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Seneca, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

Seneca reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 22.6°F (-5.2°C) at the peak and 9.1°F (-12.7°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Seneca, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) 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 8:16 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:43 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, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and a low temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is January?

During January, Seneca experiences an average high-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and a low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Seneca?

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

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 2.8 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Seneca, in January, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Seneca, South Dakota, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Seneca have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to 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
Seneca, SD

Average temperature in January - Seneca, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Seneca, SD

Average pressure in January - Seneca, 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
Seneca, SD

Average wind speed in January - Seneca, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Seneca, SD

Average humidity in January - Seneca, 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 (56%).

Average rainfall in January
Seneca, SD

Average rainfall in January - Seneca, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Seneca, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Seneca, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Seneca, SD

Average snowfall in January - Seneca, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Seneca, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Seneca, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Seneca, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Seneca, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Seneca, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Seneca, SD

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

Average cloud cover in January
Seneca, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Seneca, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Seneca, SD

Average visibility in January - Seneca, 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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