January weather forecast
El Dorado, KS

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Weather in January

The onset of the year in El Dorado, Kansas, brings with it the chill of winter's grip. January is marked by low temperatures that frequently reach 26.1°F (-3.3°C), combined with a fair degree of cloudiness at 33%. Despite this, it is not the coldest month, nor the one with the highest average humidity. The increase in wind speeds experienced in January may intensify the sensation of cold. On a brighter note, clear visibility is maintained at 6 miles throughout the month.

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 41.9°F (5.5°C) and as low as 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In El Dorado, the average relative humidity in January is 68%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In El Dorado, during January, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In El Dorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

El Dorado's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is January cold?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 68%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In El Dorado, in January, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does El Dorado have in January?

In El Dorado, the average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does El Dorado have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

When is 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 intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in El Dorado is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
El Dorado, KS

Average temperature in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
El Dorado, KS

Average pressure in January - El Dorado, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
El Dorado, KS

Average wind speed in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in January
El Dorado, KS

Average humidity in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in January
El Dorado, KS

Average rainfall in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in January
El Dorado, KS

Average rainfall days in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
El Dorado, KS

Average snowfall in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
El Dorado, KS

Average snowfall days in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
El Dorado, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
El Dorado, KS

Average sunshine days in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
El Dorado, KS

Average UV index in January - El Dorado, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
El Dorado, KS

Average cloud cover in January - El Dorado, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
El Dorado, KS

Average visibility in January - El Dorado, 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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