January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January in Kansas is deep within the winter season, consistently registering as one of the coldest months of the year. With temperatures averaging between 15°F (-9.4°C) to 25°F (-3.9°C) across the state, it's a sharp contrast to the preceding month of December and slightly colder than the approaching February. Areas like Topeka and Kansas City occasionally experience sharper dips in temperature, partially influenced by the urban surroundings and the vast open spaces that allow cold fronts to traverse uninhibitedly.

Snowfall is prevalent in January. Western Kansas typically sees snow accumulations ranging from 10" (254mm) to 20" (508mm), which is substantial compared to the eastern regions which receive between 6" (152mm) to 12" (305mm). This variance in snowfall is influenced by the altitude differences and the rain shadow effect of the Rocky Mountains.

Contrasting the cold air, the Chinook winds occasionally influence western Kansas, resulting in a brief warm spell with temperatures possibly rising above 80°F (26.7°C). However, these are rare instances, and the general atmospheric condition remains chilly.

Cities in the northwest, closer to higher altitudes, frequently experience frost, making them notably colder than their southern counterparts. Winds, a persistent feature in Kansas, move across the vast plains with considerable speed during January, often intensifying the perceived cold.

  • Wichita - January »
    January is the coldest month in Wichita with the temperature often reaching an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C). In Wichita, during January, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.
  • Overland Park - January »
    The month with the most snowfall in Overland Park is January, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Overland Park, Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.
  • Kansas City - January »
    January is the month when Kansas City sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C). In Kansas City, in January, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Topeka - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Topeka is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Topeka, in January, during 4 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Olathe - January »
    January is the coldest month in Olathe exhibiting average temperatures of 37.6°F (3.1°C) at the peak and 23°F (-5°C) at the base. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Olathe, Kansas.
  • Lawrence - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Lawrence is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Lawrence during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.
  • Shawnee - January »
    Shawnee's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 37.4°F (3°C) to a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C). In Shawnee, in January, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.
  • Manhattan - January »
    In Manhattan, Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. January is the coldest month in Manhattan with the temperature often reaching an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).
  • Lenexa - January »
    In Lenexa during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. January, marked by an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C), is the coldest month in Lenexa, Kansas.
  • Salina - January »
    In Salina, Kansas, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Salina, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.
  • Hutchinson - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Hutchinson is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. January is Hutchinson's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and lows of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).
  • Leavenworth - January »
    The months with the lowest UV index in Leavenworth are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. January has the least sunshine of the year in Leavenworth, Kansas, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.
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