January weather forecast
Virgil, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Virgil, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and a low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Virgil, South Dakota. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Virgil, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, in Virgil, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Virgil, South Dakota.

UV index

January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During January, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Virgil?

Virgil reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 23.2°F (-4.9°C) at the peak and 8.2°F (-13.2°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in Virgil?

The high-temperature, in January, in Virgil, records 23.2°F (-4.9°C), while the low-temperature is 8.2°F (-13.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Virgil?

January is the most humid month in Virgil, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Virgil?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month in Virgil?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Virgil. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Virgil?

In January, in Virgil, South Dakota, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout January, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Virgil in January?

In Virgil, in January, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Virgil?

In January, the average day length in Virgil, South Dakota, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Virgil?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Virgil?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Virgil?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Virgil?

January and November, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Virgil, South Dakota.

How high is the UV index in January in Virgil?

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

Average temperature in January - Virgil, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 8.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Virgil, SD

Average pressure in January - Virgil, 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
Virgil, SD

Average wind speed in January - Virgil, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Virgil, SD

Average humidity in January - Virgil, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in January
Virgil, SD

Average rainfall in January - Virgil, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Virgil, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Virgil, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Virgil, SD

Average snowfall in January - Virgil, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Virgil, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Virgil, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Virgil, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Virgil, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Virgil, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Virgil, SD

Average UV index in January - Virgil, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Virgil, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Virgil, 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 22).

Average visibility in January
Virgil, SD

Average visibility in January - Virgil, 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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