January weather forecastManhattan, KS
January
Weather in January
In Manhattan, Kansas, the onset of the year is marked by freezing temperatures characteristic of a traditional winter. While January chills are milder when compared with the frosty December weather, the mercury hardly warms even during the day. Occasional snowfall events further accentuate the January cold in Manhattan. Visibility primarily remains uncompromised except for a few days when foggy conditions may prevail. The emphasis of the harsh winter conditions is the low temperature stooping to an average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), coupled with an average snowfall of 1.34" (34mm).Temperature
With its high average temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 71%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Manhattan, Kansas, in January, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.6 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Manhattan is 9h and 47min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In January, the average sunshine is 5.8h.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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average high temperature in January: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Manhattan, 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).
Average wind speed in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average humidity in January: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average rainfall in January: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average snowfall in January: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Manhattan, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Manhattan, 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).
Average cloud cover in January
Manhattan, KS
- Average cloud cover in January: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in January
Manhattan, 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).
