January weather forecast
Utica, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Utica, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

In Utica, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Utica, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Utica, during January, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Utica, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Utica, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at the peak and 12.9°F (-10.6°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Utica, is 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Utica?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Utica, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Utica, in January, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Utica, the average day length in January is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Utica, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Utica, SD

Average temperature in January - Utica, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.9°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 (12.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Utica, SD

Average pressure in January - Utica, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Utica, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Utica, SD

Average humidity in January - Utica, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in January
Utica, SD

Average rainfall in January - Utica, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Utica, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Utica, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Utica, SD

Average snowfall in January - Utica, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Utica, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Utica, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Utica, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Utica, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Utica, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Utica, SD

Average UV index in January - Utica, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Utica, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Utica, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Utica, SD

Average visibility in January - Utica, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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