Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
With the onset of January, the average high-temperature stands at a still cold 32.4°F (0.2°C), closely aligned with December's 32.2°F (0.1°C). Vale's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) during the nights of January.Humidity
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Vale, in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Vale is 9h and 17min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Vale, the average sunshine in January is 6h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Vale. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Vale in January?
What is the most humid month in Vale?
What is the average humidity in January in Vale?
What is the driest month in Vale?
How many days does it rain in January in Vale?
How many days does it snow in January in Vale?
What is the average length of the day in January in Vale?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Vale?
How many hours of sunshine does Vale have in January?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Vale?
What is the UV index reading in January in Vale?
Average temperature in January
Vale, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 32.4°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 (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).
Average pressure in January
Vale, 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).
Average wind speed in January
Vale, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Vale, 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 (49%).
Average rainfall in January
Vale, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in January
Vale, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Vale, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Vale, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Vale, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Vale, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).
Average UV index in January
Vale, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Vale, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in January
Vale, 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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