January weather forecast
Elk City, KS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elk City, Kansas, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Elk City are January and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elk City, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.1 days and aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Elk City.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with its high-temperature average of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold does it get in January?

In Elk City, 43.2°F (6.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Elk City, Kansas, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elk City, in January, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Elk City, in January, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk City have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elk City?

January 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 Elk City?

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

Average temperature in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.2°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 (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Elk City, KS

Average pressure in January - Elk City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elk City, KS

Average wind speed in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Elk City, KS

Average humidity in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elk City, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elk City, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elk City, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in January
Elk City, KS

Average UV index in January - Elk City, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elk City, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Elk City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Elk City, KS

Average visibility in January - Elk City, 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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