January weather forecast
Kansas City, KS

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Weather in January

January ushers in the new year with its coldest weather for Kansas City, Kansas. Compared to December, the city experiences a slight drop in both maximum and minimum temperatures. Daily highs hover around 2.8°C (37°F), and the frigid nights plunge to around -5.2°C (22.6°F), marking the lowest temperatures of the year. Snow showers are common this month, while rainfall amounts are less than in other months. Moving into February, Kansas City gradually starts to shake off the winter chill, although temperatures remain fairly frosty.

Temperature

In Kansas City, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 2.8°C (37°F) and reaching a low of -5.2°C (22.6°F).

Humidity

In Kansas City, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kansas City, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of snow. In Kansas City, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.5 days and aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of snow.

Daylight

In Kansas City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kansas City.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Kansas City records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 2.8°C (37°F) and a low of -5.2°C (22.6°F).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Kansas City, is 2.8°C (37°F), while the average low-temperature is -5.2°C (22.6°F).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Kansas City, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Kansas City, Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Kansas City, in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 25mm (0.98") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Kansas City, the average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Kansas City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in January?

In Kansas City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kansas City, KS

Average temperature in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 2.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Kansas City, KS

Average pressure in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 1021.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kansas City, KS

Average wind speed in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 15.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (15.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kansas City, KS

Average humidity in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Kansas City, KS

Average rainfall in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (15mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kansas City, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kansas City, KS

Average snowfall in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 25mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (46mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Kansas City, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kansas City, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Kansas City, KS

Average UV index in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kansas City, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Kansas City, KS

Average visibility in January - Kansas City, KS
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).

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