January weather forecastRantoul, KS

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Rantoul, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Rantoul. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rantoul are January through April, October through December. In Rantoul, during January, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Rantoul, Kansas, is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.4h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the month when Rantoul, Kansas, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rantoul are 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively.

In January, the average relative humidity in Rantoul, Kansas, is 72%.

The month with the least rainfall in Rantoul is January, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

In January, in Rantoul, Kansas, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Rantoul, in January, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

In Rantoul, Kansas, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In Rantoul, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Rantoul is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Rantoul, KS

  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Rantoul, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rantoul, KS

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Rantoul, KS

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Rantoul, KS

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Rantoul, KS

  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rantoul, KS

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rantoul, KS

  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rantoul, KS

  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Rantoul, 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
Rantoul, KS

  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Rantoul, 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).