January weather forecast
South Shore, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in South Shore, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C) and an average high of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In South Shore, in January, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.8 snowfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in South Shore is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In South Shore, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures in South Shore vary between a high-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In South Shore, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In South Shore, during January, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In South Shore, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in South Shore?

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

How many hours of sunshine does South Shore have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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
South Shore, SD

Average temperature in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

Average pressure in January
South Shore, SD

Average pressure in January - South Shore, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Shore, SD

Average wind speed in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in January
South Shore, SD

Average humidity in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
South Shore, SD

Average rainfall in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
South Shore, SD

Average rainfall days in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Shore, SD

Average snowfall in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Shore, SD

Average snowfall days in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Shore, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Shore, 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: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Shore, SD

Average sunshine days in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
South Shore, SD

Average UV index in January - South Shore, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
South Shore, SD

Average cloud cover in January - South Shore, 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 25).

Average visibility in January
South Shore, SD

Average visibility in January - South Shore, 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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