January weather forecast
Derby, KS

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Weather in January

January registers as the coldest month in Derby, Kansas, with the lowest temperature dipping to 26.6°F (-3°C) and the highest barely breaching 43.3°F (6.3°C). Bright winter sunshine prevails for 6.1 hours a day, while gusty winds whip across the landscape at an average speed of 10.8mph (17.4km/h). Snow blankets the ground on an average of three days in January. The town witnesses an occasional sprinkling of rain as well, adding to the chill factor.

Temperature

Derby experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 66%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Derby are January through May, October through December. In January, in Derby, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Derby, Kansas, there are 16.1 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of January, in Derby, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Derby?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a minimum average of 26.6°F (-3°C).

How cold is it in Derby in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Derby, records 43.3°F (6.3°C), while the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Derby?

In Derby, the average relative humidity in January is 66%.

What is the driest month in Derby?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.4 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Derby in January?

In Derby, Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Derby in January?

In Derby, Kansas, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Derby have in January?

The average day length in January in Derby is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Derby?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Derby, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Derby?

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Derby have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Derby, Kansas, is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Derby?

The months with the lowest UV index in Derby are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Derby?

In Derby, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Derby, KS

Average temperature in January - Derby, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Derby, KS

Average pressure in January - Derby, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Derby, KS

Average wind speed in January - Derby, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Derby, KS

Average humidity in January - Derby, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (62%).

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Average rainfall in January
Derby, KS

Average rainfall in January - Derby, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in January
Derby, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Derby, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Derby, KS

Average snowfall in January - Derby, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Derby, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Derby, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Derby, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Derby, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Derby, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Derby, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Derby, KS

Average UV index in January - Derby, KS
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Derby, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Derby, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in January
Derby, KS

Average visibility in January - Derby, 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).

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