January weather forecastColumbus, KS
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Columbus, Kansas, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In January, in Columbus, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.Daylight
In Columbus, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in January
Columbus, KS
- Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in January
Columbus, KS
- Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Columbus, KS
- Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Columbus, KS
- Average humidity in January: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Columbus, KS
- Average rainfall in January: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.38").
Average rainfall days in January
Columbus, KS
- Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Columbus, KS
- Average snowfall in January: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Columbus, KS
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Columbus, KS
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Columbus, KS
- Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Columbus, KS
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Columbus, KS
- Average cloud cover in January: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in January
Columbus, KS
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
