Weather in January 2025

South Dakota weather in January 2025

The weather in South Dakota in January is very cold with temperatures between -13°C and -5°C, warm clothes are a must.

South Dakota is going to be cold and wet in the month of January. Expect low temperatures and a few days of rain, so be sure to bundle up to avoid catching a cold.

South Dakota is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in South Dakota in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit South Dakota in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for South Dakota before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
-5° / -13°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
2
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
13
Dry Days
Dry Days
15
Rainfall
Rainfall
35
mm
7.1
Sun Hours
7.1
Hrs

South Dakota annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -5° / -13° 2 15 13 35 mm
Awful
February -4° / -12° 2 15 11 39 mm
Awful
March 6° / -2° 5 17 9 67 mm
Awful
April 13° / 3° 6 20 4 110 mm
Bad
May 20° / 10° 9 22 0 135 mm
Ok
June 25° / 16° 8 22 0 185 mm
Good
July 28° / 17° 6 25 0 109 mm
Perfect
August 28° / 15° 6 25 0 118 mm
Perfect
September 24° / 12° 5 25 0 94 mm
Perfect
October 14° / 5° 4 25 2 83 mm
Ok
November 7° / -1° 2 23 5 33 mm
Bad
December -2° / -9° 3 16 12 43 mm
Awful
Temperatures in South Dakota in January
Rain in South Dakota in January

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Weather in South Dakota in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in South Dakota in January?
The average temperature in South Dakota in January is -13/-5° C.
What is the chance of rain in South Dakota in January?
On average, there are 2 rainy days in South Dakota during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit South Dakota?
The weather in South Dakota in January is awful.
Can it snow in South Dakota in January?
On average, there are 13 snowy days in South Dakota in January.
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