January weather forecast
Winner, SD

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Weather in January

The new year in Winner, South Dakota ushers in bitter cold temperatures that are a continuation from the preceding month. The weather is dominated by thick cloud cover, with relative humidity at 82% and pressure standing at 30.16in. Amid short days with an average of 9.4 hours of daylight, January sees the least sunshine of the year, with just 4.9 hours on average. Snowfall is likely, the city recording 2.64in on an average of 9.6 days. With this, the cold and gray beginning to the year steadily gives way to milder months ahead.

Temperature

In Winner, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, 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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Winner. In Winner, in January, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Winner, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and lows at 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Winner, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month in Winner, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Winner?

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 much does it rain in January?

In Winner, South Dakota, in January, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Winner, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Winner, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Winner, SD

Average temperature in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average pressure in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average wind speed in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average humidity in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average rainfall in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average snowfall in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average UV index in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Winner, 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
Winner, SD

Average visibility in January - Winner, 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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