January weather forecast
Hill City, KS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Hill City, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

Hill City experiences its coldest period in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Hill City is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Hill City witnesses its lowest temperatures in January and December, reaching an average of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

How cold does it get in January?

In Hill City, 41.4°F (5.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 67%.

What is the driest month?

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Hill City, during January, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day 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 7:59 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hill City, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Hill City, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.3h.

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 reading in January?

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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hill City, KS

Average temperature in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.6°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 (24.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Hill City, KS

Average pressure in January - Hill 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hill City, KS

Average wind speed in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Hill City, KS

Average humidity in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in January
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in January
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hill City, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hill City, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Hill City, KS

Average UV index in January - Hill 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Hill City, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Hill City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Hill City, KS

Average visibility in January - Hill 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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