January weather forecast
Wewela, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wewela, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and max 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and as low as 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wewela, in January, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Wewela's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and lows of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Wewela, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Wewela, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Wewela, in January, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Wewela is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Wewela have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wewela, SD

Average temperature in January - Wewela, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Wewela, SD

Average pressure in January - Wewela, 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
Wewela, SD

Average wind speed in January - Wewela, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Wewela, SD

Average humidity in January - Wewela, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in January
Wewela, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Wewela, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wewela, SD

Average snowfall in January - Wewela, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wewela, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Wewela, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wewela, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wewela, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Wewela, SD

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Wewela, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Wewela, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Wewela, SD

Average visibility in January - Wewela, 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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