January weather forecast
Vivian, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Vivian, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and an average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

In Vivian, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Vivian, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Vivian?

Vivian notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Vivian, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Vivian have in January?

The average day length in January in Vivian is 9h and 21min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Vivian, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Vivian, SD

Average temperature in January - Vivian, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Vivian, SD

Average pressure in January - Vivian, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Vivian, SD

Average wind speed in January - Vivian, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Vivian, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Vivian, SD

Average rainfall in January - Vivian, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Vivian, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Vivian, SD

Average snowfall in January - Vivian, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Vivian, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Vivian, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Vivian, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Vivian, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Vivian, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Vivian, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Vivian, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Vivian, SD

Average visibility in January - Vivian, 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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