January weather forecast
White Butte, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in White Butte, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in White Butte is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in White Butte, South Dakota, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. In White Butte, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.8 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.

Daylight

In White Butte, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in White Butte, South Dakota.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in White Butte is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in White Butte?

January, with its high-temperature average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 11.7°F (-11.3°C), is the coldest month in White Butte.

How cold is January in White Butte?

In White Butte, 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.7°F (-11.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month in White Butte?

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

What is the average humidity in January in White Butte?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

What is the driest month in White Butte?

January is the month with the least rainfall in White Butte, South Dakota. Rain falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in White Butte?

In White Butte, South Dakota, in January, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in White Butte in January?

In White Butte, South Dakota, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does White Butte have in January?

The average day length in January in White Butte is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in White Butte?

On the first day of January in White Butte, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in White Butte?

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

How many hours of sunshine does White Butte have in January?

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

How high is the UV index in January in White Butte?

In White Butte, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in January
White Butte, SD

Average temperature in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in January
White Butte, SD

Average pressure in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
White Butte, SD

Average wind speed in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
White Butte, SD

Average humidity in January - White Butte, 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 (51%).

Average rainfall in January
White Butte, SD

Average rainfall in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
White Butte, SD

Average rainfall days in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
White Butte, SD

Average snowfall in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
White Butte, SD

Average snowfall days in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
White Butte, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in January
White Butte, SD

Average sunshine days in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
White Butte, SD

Average UV index in January - White Butte, 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
White Butte, SD

Average cloud cover in January - White Butte, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
White Butte, SD

Average visibility in January - White Butte, 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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