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

Is January a good time to explore Yankton weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Yankton includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near -1°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -12°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Yankton in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yankton. May, 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 Yankton climate page with graphs.

 

Yankton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 6 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?

Visitors traveling to Yankton 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Yankton.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.