January weather forecast
Downs, KS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Downs, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.9°F (4.4°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

January is Downs's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and lows of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Downs, in January, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.6 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Downs. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold does it get in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 69%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.8 days and typically collects 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Downs, during January, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Downs, in January, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Downs, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Downs is 6.1h.

When is 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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Downs, KS

Average temperature in January - Downs, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Downs, KS

Average pressure in January - Downs, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Downs, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Downs, KS

Average humidity in January - Downs, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in January
Downs, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in January
Downs, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Downs, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Downs, KS

Average snowfall in January - Downs, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Downs, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Downs, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Downs, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Downs, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Downs, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Downs, KS

Average UV index in January - Downs, 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
Downs, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Downs, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Downs, KS

Average visibility in January - Downs, 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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