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

Planning a trip to Sioux Falls in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Sioux Falls generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -14°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Sioux Falls in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 7 days of snowfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sioux Falls. May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sioux Falls, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 Sioux Falls in January?

Visitors traveling to Sioux Falls should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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