January weather forecast
Buffalo, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Buffalo, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Buffalo's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) to a low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January and November are months with the least rain in Buffalo, South Dakota, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo. In Buffalo, during January, snow falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Buffalo, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of January, in Buffalo, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Buffalo are January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Buffalo?

Buffalo's January weather, with an average high temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Buffalo in January?

Buffalo in January has an average high-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Buffalo?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Buffalo?

In Buffalo, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

What is the driest month in Buffalo?

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Buffalo?

In Buffalo, in January, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Buffalo?

In January, in Buffalo, South Dakota, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Buffalo?

In January, the average day length in Buffalo is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Buffalo?

On the first day of January in Buffalo, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Buffalo?

The months with the least sunshine in Buffalo are January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in January?

In Buffalo, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Buffalo?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Buffalo, SD

Average temperature in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Buffalo, SD

Average pressure in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Buffalo, SD

Average wind speed in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Buffalo, SD

Average humidity in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

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Average rainfall in January
Buffalo, SD

Average rainfall in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Buffalo, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buffalo, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Buffalo, SD

Average UV index in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Buffalo, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Buffalo, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in January
Buffalo, SD

Average visibility in January - Buffalo, 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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