January weather forecast
Wakonda, SD

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

Wakonda's January weather, with an average high temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average low temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wakonda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wakonda, 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 Wakonda, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Wakonda, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January stands out as Wakonda's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and a low-temperature of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

How cold is January in Wakonda?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Wakonda, is 26.8°F (-2.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Wakonda, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wakonda, in January, during 9.7 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Wakonda have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wakonda, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wakonda?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Wakonda, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Wakonda.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Wakonda, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Wakonda, SD

Average temperature in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average pressure in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average wind speed in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average humidity in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average UV index in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average visibility in January - Wakonda, 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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