January weather forecast
White Owl, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in White Owl, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In White Owl, South Dakota, in January, during 12.3 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In White Owl, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With its average high temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is January in White Owl?

The high-temperature, in January, in White Owl, records 27°F (-2.8°C), while the low-temperature is 13.6°F (-10.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in White Owl, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In White Owl, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In White Owl, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In White Owl, during January, snow falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

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

In White Owl, the average day length in January is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

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

In White Owl, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
White Owl, SD

Average temperature in January - White Owl, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in January
White Owl, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
White Owl, SD

Average wind speed in January - White Owl, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in January
White Owl, SD

Average humidity in January - White Owl, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in January
White Owl, SD

Average rainfall in January - White Owl, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
White Owl, SD

Average rainfall days in January - White Owl, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
White Owl, SD

Average snowfall in January - White Owl, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
White Owl, SD

Average snowfall days in January - White Owl, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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 Owl, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - White Owl, 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 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
White Owl, SD

Average sunshine days in January - White Owl, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in January
White Owl, SD

Average UV index in January - White Owl, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
White Owl, SD

Average cloud cover in January - White Owl, 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
White Owl, SD

Average visibility in January - White Owl, 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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