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
January's average high-temperature stands at a still icy 32.5°F (0.3°C), showing little deviation from December's 32.4°F (0.2°C). January brings Wounded Knee a consistent average low-temperature of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In January, in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wounded Knee, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Wounded Knee is 9h and 26min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Wounded Knee is 5.6h.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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 18.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average rainfall in January: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average snowfall in January: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Wounded Knee, SD
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in January
Wounded Knee, 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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