January weather forecast
Whitehorse, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Whitehorse, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Whitehorse, in January, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during January translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, with its high-temperature average of 23°F (-5°C) and a low-temperature average of 9°F (-12.8°C), is the coldest month in Whitehorse.

How cold is it in January?

In Whitehorse, in January, the average high-temperature is 23°F (-5°C), and the average low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Whitehorse, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Whitehorse have in January?

In Whitehorse, the average day length in January is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Whitehorse?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:48 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitehorse have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average temperature in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 23°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average pressure in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average wind speed in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average humidity in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Whitehorse, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average snowfall in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average UV index in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Whitehorse, SD

Average visibility in January - Whitehorse, SD
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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