January weather forecast
Willow Lake, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Willow Lake, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.4°F (-7°C) and min 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

Temperature

Willow Lake's January weather, with an average high temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average low temperature of 5.5°F (-14.7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, in Willow Lake, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in January transforms into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Willow Lake, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 19.4°F (-7°C) and a low of 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

How cold is January?

In Willow Lake, in January, the average high-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C), and the average low-temperature is 5.5°F (-14.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 90%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 90%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Willow Lake, in January, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall in Willow Lake are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Willow Lake in January?

In January, it is snowing for 14.4 days. Throughout January, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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 8:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Willow Lake, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Willow Lake have in January?

In Willow Lake, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average temperature in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average pressure in January - Willow Lake, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average wind speed in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average humidity in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average rainfall in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average snowfall in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Willow Lake, 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: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average UV index in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Willow Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Willow Lake, SD

Average visibility in January - Willow Lake, 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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