January weather forecast
Viborg, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Viborg, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C) and an average high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January, February and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. In Viborg, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 12.76" (324mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Viborg, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In Viborg, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) to a low of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Viborg, 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and November Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Viborg, in January, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Viborg have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Viborg?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Viborg have in January?

In Viborg, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Viborg, SD

Average temperature in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Viborg, SD

Average pressure in January - Viborg, 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
Viborg, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Viborg, SD

Average humidity in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in January
Viborg, SD

Average rainfall in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Viborg, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Viborg, SD

Average snowfall in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Viborg, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Viborg, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Viborg, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Viborg, SD

Average UV index in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Viborg, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Viborg, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Viborg, SD

Average visibility in January - Viborg, 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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