January weather forecast
Howard, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Howard, Kansas, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Howard experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a minimum of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In Howard, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Howard, in January, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Howard, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Howard, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Howard, Kansas, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 42.3°F (5.7°C) at the peak and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at the lowest.

How cold does it get in January?

During January, Howard experiences an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Howard, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Howard, Kansas, in January, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Howard have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Howard have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Howard are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Howard?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Howard, KS

Average temperature in January - Howard, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°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 (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Howard, KS

Average pressure in January - Howard, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Howard, KS

Average wind speed in January - Howard, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Howard, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Howard, KS

Average rainfall in January - Howard, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Howard, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Howard, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Howard, KS

Average snowfall in January - Howard, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Howard, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Howard, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Howard, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Howard, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Howard, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Howard, KS

Average UV index in January - Howard, 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
Howard, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Howard, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Howard, KS

Average visibility in January - Howard, 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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