January weather forecast
Trail City, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Trail City, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23°F (-5°C) and min 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

Trail City's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 23°F (-5°C) to a low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Trail City, South Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Trail City is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during January leads to these advisories:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Trail City?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 23°F (-5°C) and a low of 9°F (-12.8°C), is recognized as the coldest in Trail City.

How cold is January in Trail City?

The high-temperature in Trail City during January is 23°F (-5°C) and the low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Trail City?

The most humid month in Trail City, South Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January in Trail City?

In Trail City, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month in Trail City?

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

How much does it rain in Trail City in January?

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

How many days does it snow in January in Trail City?

In Trail City, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Trail City?

In Trail City, South Dakota, the average day length in January is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Trail City?

On the first day of January in Trail City, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Trail City?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Trail City have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Trail City?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Trail City?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Trail City is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Trail City, SD

Average temperature in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average pressure in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average wind speed in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average humidity in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average rainfall in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average snowfall in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average UV index in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average visibility in January - Trail City, 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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