January weather forecast
Altamont, KS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Altamont, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Altamont, the average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

In January, in Altamont, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.5 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Altamont. In January, in Altamont, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Altamont, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.9 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Altamont, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of January in Altamont, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Altamont, Kansas, is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Altamont. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Altamont?

The coldest period in Altamont tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Is January cold in Altamont?

Altamont in January has an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Altamont?

The average relative humidity in January in Altamont, Kansas, is 71%.

How many days does it rain in January in Altamont?

In Altamont, Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Altamont in January?

In Altamont, Kansas, in January, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Altamont is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Altamont?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Altamont?

The month with the least sunshine in Altamont is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Altamont?

In Altamont, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Altamont?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Altamont?

In Altamont, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Altamont, KS

Average temperature in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Altamont, KS

Average pressure in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Altamont, KS

Average wind speed in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Altamont, KS

Average humidity in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Altamont, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Altamont, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Altamont, KS

Average snowfall in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Altamont, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Altamont, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Altamont, KS

Average UV index in January - Altamont, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Altamont, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Altamont, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Altamont, KS

Average visibility in January - Altamont, 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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