January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January is typically one of the coldest months of the year in Missouri, with the winter season at its peak. During this month, temperatures frequently drop to extreme lows, especially in the northern part of the state, which experiences a more continental climate. The minimum temperature can plunge below 0°F (-17.8°C), while the maximum temperature averages between 30°F (-1.1°C) to 40°F (4.4°C). Nights are particularly freezing, and temperatures often dip below those of the preceding December or the following February.

Snowfall is common in January, and icy conditions can lead to disruptions in travel and daily life. Warsaw, a notable city in Missouri, holds the record for some of the coldest temperatures in the state. Compared to December, January may experience more consistent cold weather patterns, with Arctic winds exacerbating the chilly conditions. The lack of mountain ranges in the region allows cold winds to sweep through the state unhindered. While the cold is more severe in the northern regions, even the southeastern part, known for its milder winter, feels the chill during January. The absence of adequate sunlight adds to the cold ambiance, and overcast skies are a frequent occurrence.

  • Kansas City - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Kansas City is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Kansas City in January, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.
  • St. Louis - January »
    Louis is January, when snow falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow. Louis's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and lows of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).
  • Springfield - January »
    In Springfield, in January, during 6 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January, characterized by an average high temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), is generally the coldest month in Springfield.
  • Columbia - January »
    The month with the most snowfall in Columbia is January, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Columbia are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
  • Independence - January »
    In Independence during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Independence, in January, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Lee's Summit - January »
    The month with the least rainfall in Lee's Summit is January, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Lee's Summit in January, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.
  • O'Fallon - January »
    The months with the lowest UV index in O'Fallon are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures in O'Fallon, Missouri, reaching 37.4°F (3°C) at the peak and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) at the low.
  • Blue Springs - January »
  • Florissant - January »
    Florissant, Missouri starts the year with characteristic winter weather, and January is one of the coldest months, with increased levels of humidity. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Florissant, Missouri.
  • Joplin - January »
    In Joplin in January, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Joplin in January, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Chesterfield - January »
    In Chesterfield in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Chesterfield, in January, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Jefferson City - January »
    January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Jefferson City, Missouri. In Jefferson City, during January, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.
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