January weather forecastHill City, KS

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Hill City, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

Hill City experiences its coldest period in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Hill City is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Hill City witnesses its lowest temperatures in January and December, reaching an average of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

In Hill City, 41.4°F (5.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

The average relative humidity in January is 67%.

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

In Hill City, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hill City, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

In Hill City, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.6°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 (24.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Hill City, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Hill City, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Hill City, KS

  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Hill City, 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).