January weather forecastScammon, KS

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Scammon, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Scammon are January through March, May, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.6 snowfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, recording an average high temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C), is Scammon's coldest month.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) respectively.

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

In Scammon, in January, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Scammon, in January, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST.

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°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 (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

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: 5h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Scammon, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Scammon, KS

  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Scammon, 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).