January weather forecast
Kansas, USA

January in Kansas is deep within the winter season, consistently registering as one of the coldest months of the year. With temperatures averaging between 15°F (-9.4°C) to 25°F (-3.9°C) across the state, it's a sharp contrast to the preceding month of December and slightly colder than the approaching February. Areas like Topeka and Kansas City occasionally experience sharper dips in temperature, partially influenced by the urban surroundings and the vast open spaces that allow cold fronts to traverse uninhibitedly.

Snowfall is prevalent in January. Western Kansas typically sees snow accumulations ranging from 10" (254mm) to 20" (508mm), which is substantial compared to the eastern regions which receive between 6" (152mm) to 12" (305mm). This variance in snowfall is influenced by the altitude differences and the rain shadow effect of the Rocky Mountains.

Contrasting the cold air, the Chinook winds occasionally influence western Kansas, resulting in a brief warm spell with temperatures possibly rising above 80°F (26.7°C). However, these are rare instances, and the general atmospheric condition remains chilly.

Cities in the northwest, closer to higher altitudes, frequently experience frost, making them notably colder than their southern counterparts. Winds, a persistent feature in Kansas, move across the vast plains with considerable speed during January, often intensifying the perceived cold.

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• Wichita - January »
  In Wichita, Kansas, during January, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Wichita, in January, during 2.7 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Overland Park - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Overland Park is January, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Overland Park, during January, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.
• Kansas City - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Kansas City is January, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Kansas City in January, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.
• Topeka - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Topeka is January, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. January stands out as Topeka's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).
• Olathe - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Olathe is January, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Olathe is January, when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.
• Lawrence - January »
  Lawrence's January weather, with an average high temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), tends to be the coldest of the year. One can expect Lawrence's January weather to be typically cold, with more snowfall seen compared to any other time of the year.
• Shawnee - January »
  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. In Shawnee during January, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.
• Manhattan - January »
  In Manhattan in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. With an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), January is the coldest month in Manhattan, Kansas.
• Lenexa - January »
  The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Lenexa reaching 37.4°F (3°C) at the peak and 23°F (-5°C) at the low. In Lenexa, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Salina - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Salina are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Salina, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hutchinson - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Hutchinson is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Hutchinson in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.
• Leavenworth - January »
  January, noted for its average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), is considered the coldest month in Leavenworth, Kansas. The months with the lowest UV index in Leavenworth, Kansas, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.