January weather forecast
Redfield, SD

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Weather in January

Moving from the chill of December to January in Redfield, South Dakota, one can expect the temperatures to drop further. Average high temperatures rest at 22.5°F (-5.3°C), while lows descend to 7.9°F (-13.4°C). The predominance of overcast skies can offer a somber ambiance to the winter landscape. An average of 2.5 days of rainfall contributes to a sense of unpredictability but snow remains the primary form of precipitation. Days continue to be short, with daylight hours barely rising above nine.

Temperature

Redfield experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Redfield, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Redfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.7 days and aggregates up to 18.66" (474mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month in Redfield, South Dakota, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average low of 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Redfield, records 22.5°F (-5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 7.9°F (-13.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Redfield, South Dakota, is 88%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Redfield, in January, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Redfield, South Dakota, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Redfield have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Redfield, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Redfield, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Redfield, SD

Average temperature in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 7.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Redfield, SD

Average pressure in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Redfield, SD

Average wind speed in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Redfield, SD

Average humidity in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).

Average rainfall in January
Redfield, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Redfield, SD

Average rainfall days in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Redfield, SD

Average snowfall in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Redfield, SD

Average snowfall days in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Redfield, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Redfield, SD

Average sunshine days in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Redfield, SD

Average UV index in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Redfield, SD

Average cloud cover in January - Redfield, SD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Redfield, SD

Average visibility in January - Redfield, 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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