January weather forecast
Kansas City, MO

Panorama of Kansas City, Missouri in the US, with an old statue of a scout boy looking towards the city
Panorama of Kansas City, Missouri in the US, with an old statue of a scout boy looking towards the city

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Kansas City, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 68.8%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Kansas City, Missouri. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Kansas City. In January, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout January, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kansas City, Missouri, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 13.39" (340mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kansas City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
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, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Kansas City, the average sunshine in January is 5.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kansas City, Missouri. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transform into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Kansas City?

January is the coldest month in Kansas City, with an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the temperature in January in Kansas City?

In January, the average high-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Kansas City?

The average relative humidity in January is 68.8%.

What is the driest month in Kansas City?

The month with the least rainfall in Kansas City, Missouri, is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Kansas City?

In Kansas City, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kansas City in January?

In Kansas City, Missouri, during January, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kansas City have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kansas City?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kansas City have in January?

In Kansas City, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kansas City?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Kansas City?

In Kansas City, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in January
Kansas City, MO

Average temperature in January - Kansas City, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.4°F).

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Average humidity in January
Kansas City, MO

Average humidity in January - Kansas City, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 68.8%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (62.9%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kansas City, MO

Average rainfall in January - Kansas City, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kansas City, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Kansas City, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kansas City, MO

Average snowfall in January - Kansas City, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kansas City, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Kansas City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (2.5 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
Kansas City, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kansas City, MO
  • 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average UV index in January
Kansas City, MO

Average UV index in January - Kansas City, MO
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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