Lead weather in January (South Dakota, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Lead this January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Lead includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 3°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -8°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Lead in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lead. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lead climate page with graphs.

 

Lead, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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