January weather in Hill City, SD
The average temperature in Hill City in January is 25.1°F (9.6°F–40.5°F). Average precipitation: 0.40 inches. Average snowfall is 6.1 inches.
January is a winter month in Hill City, and is cooler than the annual average of 43.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 30.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 4m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
40.5°F
Avg Low
9.6°F
Precipitation
0.40 in
Snow
6.1 in
January records in Hill City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 57.9°F (2026) | -18.9°F (2018) | 0.28 in (1956) |
| January 2 | 60.1°F (2026) | -17.0°F (2018) | 0.23 in (2023) |
| January 3 | 57.0°F (2003) | -22.0°F (1995) | 0.19 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 57.0°F (1989) | -26.0°F (1979) | 0.28 in (2005) |
| January 5 | 61.0°F (2019) | -22.0°F (2017) | 0.16 in (1982) |
| January 6 | 68.0°F (2012) | -22.0°F (2017) | 0.30 in (1999) |
| January 7 | 66.0°F (2003) | -27.0°F (2010) | 0.33 in (1975) |
| January 8 | 64.0°F (2002) | -23.1°F (2010) | 0.24 in (2004) |
| January 9 | 57.9°F (2001) | -11.9°F (2015) | 0.27 in (1993) |
| January 10 | 60.1°F (2013) | -15.0°F (2011) | 0.15 in (2020) |
| January 11 | 57.0°F (2012) | -20.9°F (2011) | 0.14 in (1963) |
| January 12 | 61.0°F (1996) | -22.0°F (2011) | 0.30 in (1979) |
| January 13 | 59.0°F (1996) | -26.0°F (2024) | 0.08 in (2002) |
| January 14 | 60.1°F (2006) | -34.1°F (2024) | 0.12 in (2014) |
| January 15 | 57.0°F (2000) | -33.0°F (2024) | 0.26 in (2003) |
| January 16 | 57.0°F (2010) | -25.1°F (2024) | 0.11 in (2014) |
| January 17 | 55.9°F (2025) | -11.0°F (2008) | 0.28 in (1996) |
| January 18 | 57.0°F (2017) | -18.9°F (1996) | 0.12 in (1980) |
| January 19 | 64.9°F (2017) | -22.0°F (2025) | 0.07 in (1962) |
| January 20 | 63.0°F (2009) | -20.9°F (2025) | 0.20 in (2008) |
| January 21 | 62.1°F (2009) | -20.0°F (2025) | 0.35 in (2018) |
| January 22 | 55.9°F (2020) | -24.0°F (2008) | 0.20 in (1974) |
| January 23 | 60.1°F (2005) | -11.9°F (2003) | 0.43 in (1964) |
| January 24 | 64.9°F (2005) | -17.0°F (2026) | 0.15 in (1999) |
| January 25 | 60.1°F (2006) | -17.0°F (2026) | 0.17 in (2017) |
| January 26 | 57.0°F (1995) | -17.0°F (2026) | 0.16 in (1968) |
| January 27 | 64.9°F (2015) | -20.0°F (2009) | 0.05 in (1980) |
| January 28 | 73.9°F (2015) | -11.9°F (2004) | 0.24 in (2000) |
| January 29 | 59.0°F (2016) | -24.0°F (1991) | 0.15 in (2001) |
| January 30 | 60.1°F (1989) | -29.9°F (2023) | 0.25 in (1971) |
| January 31 | 66.0°F (2024) | -29.9°F (2023) | 0.30 in (1958) |