January weather forecast
Shawnee, KS

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Weather in January

The new year begins with Shawnee, Kansas transitioning from cold temperatures of December to freezing weather in January. January is the coldest month with a notable low temperature range from 22.8°F (-5.1°C) to 37.4°F (3°C). Blanketed under thick clouds for about 43% of the time, the city experiences significant snowfall occurrences alongside the chill. Rising wind speeds throughout the month alongside an average pressure of 30.17 in intensify the overall dampness. Subsequently, a well-insulated wardrobe remains quintessential to navigate through the cold and strong winds that mark January.

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low-temperature average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Shawnee is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shawnee, Kansas, are January through May, October through December. In Shawnee, in January, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Shawnee, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days and aggregates up to 8.58" (218mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, in Shawnee, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Shawnee?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Shawnee, Kansas, registering a high temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

How cold is it in Shawnee in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Shawnee, is 37.4°F (3°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Shawnee?

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

What is the driest month in Shawnee?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Shawnee. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shawnee in January?

In Shawnee, Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shawnee in January?

In Shawnee, in January, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shawnee have in January?

In Shawnee, Kansas, the average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Shawnee?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shawnee?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Shawnee, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shawnee have in January?

In Shawnee, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shawnee?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Shawnee?

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

Average temperature in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Shawnee, KS

Average pressure in January - Shawnee, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Shawnee, KS

Average wind speed in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Shawnee, KS

Average humidity in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

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

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Average rainfall in January
Shawnee, KS

Average rainfall in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shawnee, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Shawnee, KS

Average snowfall in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shawnee, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shawnee, 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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shawnee, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Shawnee, KS

Average UV index in January - Shawnee, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Shawnee, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Shawnee, KS

Average visibility in January - Shawnee, 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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