January weather in Dell Rapids, SD
The average temperature in Dell Rapids in January is 15.3°F (6.4°F–24.2°F). Average precipitation: 0.71 inches.
January is a winter month in Dell Rapids, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 4m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
24.2°F
Avg Low
6.4°F
Precipitation
0.71 in
Daylight
9h 4m
January records in Dell Rapids
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 44.8°F (2004) | -24.7°F (2018) | 0.21 in (2005) |
| January 2 | 51.8°F (2004) | -31.2°F (2010) | 0.66 in (2023) |
| January 3 | 41.9°F (2007) | -9.8°F (2010) | 0.03 in (2020) |
| January 4 | 52.7°F (2012) | -9.0°F (2009) | 0.17 in (2005) |
| January 5 | 63.0°F (2012) | -17.3°F (2014) | 0.39 in (2015) |
| January 6 | 46.4°F (2012) | -19.5°F (2014) | 0.35 in (2010) |
| January 7 | 54.3°F (2003) | -13.7°F (2015) | 0.05 in (2010) |
| January 8 | 56.3°F (2003) | -18.0°F (2010) | 0.88 in (2024) |
| January 9 | 52.2°F (2012) | -22.2°F (2010) | 0.30 in (2011) |
| January 10 | 55.8°F (2012) | -16.2°F (2016) | 0.45 in (2011) |
| January 11 | 48.2°F (2022) | -8.7°F (2020) | 0.20 in (2023) |
| January 12 | 54.7°F (2026) | -10.7°F (2015) | 0.18 in (2020) |
| January 13 | 49.3°F (2026) | -20.7°F (2024) | 0.16 in (2009) |
| January 14 | 41.2°F (2021) | -20.7°F (2024) | 0.33 in (2021) |
| January 15 | 45.0°F (2004) | -26.3°F (2009) | 0.07 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 41.7°F (2025) | -17.9°F (2009) | 0.09 in (2023) |
| January 17 | 41.5°F (2022) | -16.2°F (2016) | 0.64 in (2020) |
| January 18 | 47.8°F (2022) | -9.6°F (2008) | 0.46 in (2019) |
| January 19 | 46.2°F (2018) | -16.4°F (2008) | 0.07 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 43.2°F (2021) | -18.2°F (2024) | 0.38 in (2012) |
| January 21 | 40.1°F (2006) | -18.2°F (2025) | 0.21 in (2008) |
| January 22 | 39.4°F (2009) | -14.8°F (2003) | 0.17 in (2010) |
| January 23 | 45.0°F (2004) | -19.5°F (2026) | 0.42 in (2010) |
| January 24 | 45.7°F (2005) | -20.2°F (2008) | 0.30 in (2017) |
| January 25 | 51.4°F (2005) | -15.7°F (2019) | 0.44 in (2004) |
| January 26 | 52.2°F (2006) | -17.5°F (2026) | 0.24 in (2004) |
| January 27 | 51.6°F (2006) | -19.1°F (2004) | 0.17 in (2013) |
| January 28 | 51.8°F (2025) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.57 in (2006) |
| January 29 | 48.2°F (2025) | -24.5°F (2019) | 0.11 in (2003) |
| January 30 | 57.2°F (2025) | -28.5°F (2019) | 0.17 in (2014) |
| January 31 | 48.0°F (2024) | -19.3°F (2019) | 0.39 in (2011) |