January weather forecast
Plains, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Plains, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

Plains, Kansas, records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in January, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Plains in January experiences a low-temperature average of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

In Plains, the average relative humidity in January is 59%.

Rainfall

In Plains, in January, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.1 days and collects up to 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Plains is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Plains, the average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

In Plains, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Plains in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Plains, is 46.8°F (8.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Plains?

In Plains, the average relative humidity in January is 59%.

How many days does it rain in January in Plains?

In January, in Plains, Kansas, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Plains?

The months with the most snowfall in Plains, Kansas, are January and February, with an average 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Plains?

In Plains, in January, during 1.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Plains have in January?

In January, the average day length in Plains, Kansas, is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Plains?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Plains?

In Plains, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in January is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in January in Plains?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Plains, Kansas, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Plains, KS

Average temperature in January - Plains, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

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Average pressure in January
Plains, KS

Average pressure in January - Plains, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Plains, KS

Average wind speed in January - Plains, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Plains, KS

Average humidity in January - Plains, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (60%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (50%).

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Average rainfall in January
Plains, KS

Average rainfall in January - Plains, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in January
Plains, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Plains, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Plains, KS

Average snowfall in January - Plains, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Plains, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Plains, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Plains, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Plains, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Plains, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).

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Average UV index in January
Plains, KS

Average UV index in January - Plains, KS
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Plains, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Plains, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in January
Plains, KS

Average visibility in January - Plains, 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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