January weather forecast
Abilene, KS

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Weather in January

January heralds the start of the year with a brisk chill in the air in Abilene, Kansas. The weather fluctuates between a chilly low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) to a bearable high of 39.7°F (4.3°C). Stepping into the cold might seem unforgiving but the atmosphere provides some reprieve, with the cloud cover sitting at a moderate 34%. The snowy landscapes also offer an enchanting vista, signaling the peak of the winter months. Overall, January is a month for warm coats, scarves, and hot beverages.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Abilene, Kansas, the average relative humidity in January is 70%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Abilene, in January, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Abilene, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Abilene, the average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Abilene's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold does it get in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 70%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Abilene, in January, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Abilene have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Abilene have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, November 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 Abilene, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Abilene, KS

Average temperature in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Abilene, KS

Average pressure in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Abilene, KS

Average wind speed in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Abilene, KS

Average humidity in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Abilene, KS

Average rainfall in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Abilene, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Abilene, KS

Average snowfall in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Abilene, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Abilene, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Abilene, 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: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Abilene, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Abilene, KS

Average UV index in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Abilene, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Abilene, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Abilene, KS

Average visibility in January - Abilene, 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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