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

What is the weather forecast for Sioux Falls in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Sioux Falls typically brings very low temperatures and low snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -14°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sioux Falls in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Typically around 7 days days of snowfall are 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

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.

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

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