January weather forecast
Witten, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Witten, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to 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 Witten, during January, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Witten, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Witten, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Witten is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Witten records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, 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 Witten?

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

How much does it snow in January?

In Witten, during January, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Witten, the average day length in January is 9h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 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 many hours of sunshine does Witten have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Witten is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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
Witten, SD

Average temperature in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average pressure in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average wind speed in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average humidity in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average rainfall in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average snowfall in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

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

Average sunshine days in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average UV index in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average visibility in January - Witten, 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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