January weather forecast
White River, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in White River, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 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 White River, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In White River, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In White River, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in White River, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

White River's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January 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?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In White River, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In White River, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in White River is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in White River, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

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

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
White River, SD

Average temperature in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

Average pressure in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

Average wind speed in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

Average humidity in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

Average rainfall in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

Average rainfall days in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

Average snowfall in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

Average snowfall days in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - White River, 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 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
White River, SD

Average sunshine days in January - White River, 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
White River, SD

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

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

Average visibility in January - White River, 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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