January weather forecast
Box Elder, SD

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Weather in January

Box Elder, South Dakota greets the new year with moderate cold weather. A hallmark of this phase is a blend of snowfall and significant cloud cover, often resulting in slightly less visibility yet enhancing the picture-postcard beauty of the landscape. This is the period when the temperature dips as low as 18°F (-7.8°C), offering an inviting season for those who relish the winter chill. The city experiences an extension of daylight hours as compared to the previous month, which adds an uplifting rhythm to the winter days. Despite this, the predominance of colder weather and short days continues to characterize the January weather scene.

Temperature

Box Elder ushers in January with an average high-temperature of a still cold 32.7°F (0.4°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Throughout the month of January, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, January is the most humid month in Box Elder.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Box Elder, South Dakota, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Box Elder, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Box Elder, the average sunshine in January is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Box Elder in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Box Elder, records 32.7°F (0.4°C), while the low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Box Elder?

The most humid month in Box Elder is January, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in January in Box Elder?

In Box Elder, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month in Box Elder?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Box Elder?

In Box Elder, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Box Elder in January?

In January, in Box Elder, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Box Elder?

In Box Elder, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Box Elder?

On the first day of January in Box Elder, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Box Elder have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Box Elder?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Box Elder?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Box Elder, SD

Average temperature in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Box Elder, SD

Average pressure in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Box Elder, SD

Average wind speed in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Box Elder, SD

Average humidity in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

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Average rainfall in January
Box Elder, SD

Average rainfall in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in January
Box Elder, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Box Elder, SD

Average snowfall in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Box Elder, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 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
Box Elder, SD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Box Elder, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Box Elder, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in January
Box Elder, SD

Average UV index in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Box Elder, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Box Elder, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in January
Box Elder, SD

Average visibility in January - Box Elder, 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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