January weather in Buffalo Gap, SD
The average temperature in Buffalo Gap in January is 24.8°F (11.3°F–38.2°F). Average precipitation: 0.38 inches. Average snowfall is 5.6 inches.
January is a winter month in Buffalo Gap, and is cooler than the annual average of 47.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 3 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 7m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
38.2°F
Avg Low
11.3°F
Precipitation
0.38 in
Snow
5.6 in
January records in Buffalo Gap
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 60.1°F (2006) | -27.9°F (1974) | 0.47 in (1976) |
| January 2 | 62.1°F (1998) | -18.0°F (1974) | 0.24 in (2023) |
| January 3 | 66.0°F (2000) | -29.9°F (1976) | 0.23 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 61.0°F (2003) | -27.0°F (1976) | 0.63 in (1997) |
| January 5 | 64.0°F (2026) | -20.9°F (1988) | 0.23 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 64.9°F (2012) | -20.9°F (1988) | 0.18 in (1982) |
| January 7 | 62.1°F (2006) | -31.0°F (2010) | 0.32 in (1975) |
| January 8 | 68.0°F (2003) | -32.1°F (2010) | 0.15 in (1992) |
| January 9 | 64.0°F (2002) | -31.0°F (2010) | 0.50 in (1993) |
| January 10 | 57.9°F (2012) | -27.9°F (1974) | 0.05 in (1978) |
| January 11 | 64.9°F (1990) | -27.9°F (1974) | 0.05 in (2018) |
| January 12 | 60.1°F (2006) | -27.9°F (1974) | 0.47 in (2013) |
| January 13 | 66.9°F (1987) | -26.0°F (1993) | 0.23 in (1979) |
| January 14 | 64.9°F (1983) | -34.1°F (2024) | 0.07 in (2005) |
| January 15 | 64.0°F (1996) | -32.1°F (2024) | 0.24 in (1977) |
| January 16 | 66.0°F (1974) | -33.0°F (1982) | 0.12 in (1982) |
| January 17 | 66.9°F (1974) | -11.0°F (1997) | 0.72 in (1995) |
| January 18 | 57.9°F (1973) | -15.0°F (1984) | 0.13 in (1994) |
| January 19 | 62.1°F (2009) | -20.0°F (1978) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 59.0°F (2009) | -23.1°F (1984) | 0.07 in (1994) |
| January 21 | 64.9°F (2009) | -23.1°F (1984) | 0.75 in (2018) |
| January 22 | 66.0°F (2009) | -9.9°F (2008) | 0.21 in (2003) |
| January 23 | 66.0°F (1981) | -22.0°F (1982) | 0.31 in (2020) |
| January 24 | 71.1°F (1981) | -15.0°F (2026) | 0.12 in (2021) |
| January 25 | 68.0°F (2005) | -11.0°F (2026) | 0.20 in (2017) |
| January 26 | 62.1°F (2006) | -11.9°F (2026) | 0.21 in (1997) |
| January 27 | 68.0°F (2015) | -20.9°F (1997) | 0.12 in (1999) |
| January 28 | 73.9°F (2015) | -23.1°F (1997) | 0.36 in (2000) |
| January 29 | 63.0°F (1988) | -20.9°F (1980) | 0.16 in (2001) |
| January 30 | 64.9°F (2024) | -18.9°F (1980) | 0.28 in (2023) |
| January 31 | 68.0°F (1989) | -29.0°F (1996) | 0.20 in (2000) |