January weather forecast
Achilles, KS

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Weather in January

In Achilles, Kansas, January ushers in a cold and cloudy winter atmosphere, with diminished daylight hours. The city experiences a high disparity in day and night temperatures, ranging from a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C). Snowfall typically punctuates these low temperature days, coating the city in a blanket of white. January winds, coupled with the humidity of 67%, can further lower the perceived temperature, making warm clothing essential. Toward the end of the month, shorter days gradually yield to the longer ones as spring approaches.

Temperature

The onset of January marks an average high-temperature of a still wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C), hardly differing from December's 40.1°F (4.5°C). During January, an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

January is the most humid month in Achilles, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Achilles is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Achilles, during January, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 snowfall days, and 10.24" (260mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Achilles, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Achilles, Kansas.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Achilles, Kansas, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Achilles in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Achilles, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Achilles?

The most humid month in Achilles is January, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in January in Achilles?

In January, the average relative humidity in Achilles, Kansas, is 67%.

What is the driest month in Achilles?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Achilles?

In Achilles, in January, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Achilles in January?

In Achilles, during January, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Achilles?

In January, the average day length in Achilles, Kansas, is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Achilles?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Achilles?

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Achilles have in January?

In Achilles, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Achilles?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Achilles?

In Achilles, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Achilles, KS

Average temperature in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Achilles, KS

Average pressure in January - Achilles, KS
  • 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 (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Achilles, KS

Average wind speed in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Achilles, KS

Average humidity in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Achilles, KS

Average rainfall in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in January
Achilles, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Achilles, KS

Average snowfall in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Achilles, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Achilles, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Achilles, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Achilles, KS

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Achilles, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Achilles, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Achilles, KS

Average visibility in January - Achilles, 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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