January weather forecast
Galena, KS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Galena, Kansas, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature varying between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Galena, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Galena, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Galena, during January, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Galena, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Galena?

In Galena, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 43.2°F (6.2°C) and reaching a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Galena, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Galena, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Galena, in January, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Galena have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Galena have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Galena, KS

Average temperature in January - Galena, 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: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Galena, KS

Average pressure in January - Galena, 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
Galena, KS

Average wind speed in January - Galena, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Galena, KS

Average humidity in January - Galena, 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
Galena, KS

Average rainfall in January - Galena, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Galena, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Galena, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Galena, KS

Average snowfall in January - Galena, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Galena, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Galena, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Galena, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Galena, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Galena, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Galena, KS

Average UV index in January - Galena, 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
Galena, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Galena, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Galena, KS

Average visibility in January - Galena, 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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