Elk Point Weather in January

What's the weather like in Elk Point (South Dakota) in January 2024?

The climate in Elk Point during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Elk Point and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.

Elk Point weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -2°C 28.5°F
Nightly temperature -14.5°C 6°F
Average temperature -8.2°C 17.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 11 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 8.7°C 47.7°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average January is the driest month of the year in Elk Point with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Elk Point

Elk Point average temperature in January

January rainfall

Elk Point average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Elk Point average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Elk Point in January 2024.

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Elk Point weather stats

Elk Point weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: January 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11.8hrs
Coldest month: January -2.2°C 28°F
Wettest month: June 97mm 3.8ins
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