January weather forecast
Summit, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Summit, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 6.1°F (-14.4°C) and 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Summit experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and a low of 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Summit. In Summit, during January, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.8 snowfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Summit, South Dakota, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.1°F (-14.4°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January in Summit?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Summit, is 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 6.1°F (-14.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Summit, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Summit, during January, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Summit have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Summit?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Summit have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Summit?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Summit, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Summit, SD

Average temperature in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average pressure in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average wind speed in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average humidity in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average rainfall in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average snowfall in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

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

Average sunshine days in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average UV index in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Summit, 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
Summit, SD

Average visibility in January - Summit, 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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