January weather forecast
Colby, KS

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Weather in January

Beginning the year in Colby, Kansas, January brings with it its own share of cold days and even cooler nights. Expect noticeable shifts between temperatures, ranging from lows of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) to highs of 42.3°F (5.7°C). Snowfall is no stranger to January, often introducing the year with crisp winter scenes. Adding to the winter charm, increased relative humidity is a characteristic of this month, setting a seamless transition onto the coming February. Wind speeds also tend to pick up and find their paths around the city.

Temperature

During January, Colby observes a subtle ascent to a still cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) from December's 41.4°F (5.2°C) in the average high-temperature. Throughout January, Colby's nights cool down to an average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Colby, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colby, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Colby, Kansas, is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Colby, the average sunshine in January is 6.6h.

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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during January?

In Colby, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 64%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Colby, in January, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Colby, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Colby have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Colby, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.6h.

What is the month 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?

In Colby, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Colby, KS

Average temperature in January - Colby, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25°F).

Average pressure in January
Colby, KS

Average pressure in January - Colby, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Colby, KS

Average wind speed in January - Colby, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Colby, KS

Average humidity in January - Colby, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Colby, KS

Average rainfall in January - Colby, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Colby, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Colby, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colby, KS

Average snowfall in January - Colby, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Colby, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Colby, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Colby, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Colby, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Colby, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Colby, KS

Average UV index in January - Colby, 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
Colby, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Colby, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Colby, KS

Average visibility in January - Colby, 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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