January weather forecast
Kansas, IL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Kansas, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

In Kansas, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In Kansas, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kansas, in January, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kansas, Illinois, during January, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.7 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.8°F (1°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Kansas, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Kansas, Illinois, in January, during 6.9 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Kansas, the average day length in January is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Kansas have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Kansas, IL

Average temperature in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Kansas, IL

Average pressure in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Kansas, IL

Average wind speed in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Kansas, IL

Average humidity in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Kansas, IL

Average rainfall in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in January
Kansas, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kansas, IL

Average snowfall in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kansas, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kansas, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kansas, IL
  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kansas, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kansas, IL

Average UV index in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Kansas, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Kansas, IL

Average visibility in January - Kansas, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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