January weather forecast
Fort Scott, KS

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Weather in January

January in Fort Scott, Kansas, typically commences with cold and frigid conditions. Winters are in full swing with an average high temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Light snowfall, totaling 0.91" (23mm) across 3.3 days, paints the city with a soft white blanket, adding to the chilly atmosphere. Residents may need to keep their winter coats at hand, as the weather remains significantly chilly. As a start to the year, January offers a quiet, frosty ambiance.

Temperature

Fort Scott experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Fort Scott, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Scott are January through March, May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Scott, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.3 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Fort Scott is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, in Fort Scott, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Fort Scott?

Fort Scott's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold does it get in Fort Scott in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Fort Scott, is 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Fort Scott?

In January, the average relative humidity in Fort Scott is 72%.

What is the driest month in Fort Scott?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fort Scott in January?

In Fort Scott, Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Fort Scott?

In January, in Fort Scott, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Scott have in January?

The average day length in January in Fort Scott is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fort Scott?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Scott?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Fort Scott, Kansas.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Scott have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Fort Scott is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Scott?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Fort Scott?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Scott is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
44.2°F 6.8°C
40.8°F 4.9°C
45.1°F 7.3°C
Average low temperature
29.7°F -1.3°C
26.1°F -3.3°C
29.5°F -1.4°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
9.8mph 15.8km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.6mph 17.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.5mph 16.9km/h
11.1mph 17.9km/h
11.4mph 18.3km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.9mph 25.6km/h
16.7mph 26.9km/h
16.7mph 26.9km/h
Average humidity
72%
72%
72%
Average rainfall
1.3" 33mm
0.98" 25mm
1.3" 33mm
Average rainfall days
5.8
5.8
7.4
Average snowfall
0.51" 13mm
0.91" 23mm
1.93" 49mm
Average snowfall days
2.1
3.3
3.8
Average daylight
9h 4min
9h 5min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
5h 4min
5h 3min
5h 4min
Average sunshine days
22.3
21.7
16.5
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
39%
39%
44%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average temperature in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average pressure in January - Fort Scott, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average wind speed in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average humidity in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average rainfall in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average snowfall in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Fort Scott, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Scott, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average UV index in January - Fort Scott, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Scott, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in January
Fort Scott, KS

Average visibility in January - Fort Scott, 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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