January Rainfall and Precipitation in South Dakota

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in South Dakota, the United States of America in January.

South Dakota, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from low in Rapid City with 6.6 mm (0.3 in) of snow/rainfall to moderate in Lead with 45 mm (1.8 in) of snow/rainfall. January falls during the winter season. January typically stands out as the driest month of the year in South Dakota, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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South Dakota precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snowfall does South Dakota, the United States of America receive in January?

In January, Sioux Falls typically receives modest snowfall, around 16 mm (0.6 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in South Dakota, the United States of America in January?

Expect around 7 days rainy days in Sioux Falls during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in South Dakota, the United States of America?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in South Dakota, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in January in South Dakota, the United States of America?

Lead is the wettest city in South Dakota, the United States of America in January according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 45 mm (1.8 in).

What is the driest city in January in South Dakota, the United States of America?

Rapid City is the driest city we have data for in South Dakota, the United States of America in January, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 6.6 mm (0.3 in).

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