January weather forecast
Junction City, KS

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Weather in January

Junction City, Kansas, starts the year with a cooler climate; January's winter weather is quite pronounced. With an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and low of 23°F (-5°C), the temperature often dips below freezing. Although snowfall is infrequent, averaging 1.34" (34mm), there are about 4.3 snowfall days. Residents anticipate frequent cloud cover with about 36% cloudiness and anticipate a graceful transition into February, the shortest month of the year.

Temperature

In Junction City, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 71%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Junction City, Kansas. In Junction City, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Junction City, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.5 days and aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Junction City, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Junction City's January weather, with an average high temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low temperature of 23°F (-5°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold does it get in January?

In Junction City, in January, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 71%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Junction City, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Junction City, in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Junction City have in January?

In Junction City, the average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Junction City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in January
Junction City, KS

Average pressure in January - Junction 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Junction City, KS

Average wind speed in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Junction City, KS

Average humidity in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in January
Junction City, KS

Average rainfall in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in January
Junction City, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Junction City, KS

Average snowfall in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Junction City, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Junction City, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Junction 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Junction City, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Junction City, KS

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

Average cloud cover in January
Junction City, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Junction City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Junction City, KS

Average visibility in January - Junction 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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