January weather forecast
Lawrence, KS

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The green Lawrence Cty in Kansas, with a dense tree cover and a view of the road network and the state campus
The green Lawrence Cty in Kansas, with a dense tree cover and a view of the road network and the state campus

Weather in January

Experience the chill of Lawrence, Kansas with a contrasting high and low temperature from 37.8°F (3.2°C) to 22.5°F (-5.3°C) in January. These icy conditions are made even fiercer with gusty winds. One can expect Lawrence's January weather to be typically cold, with more snowfall seen compared to any other time of the year. The skies over Lawrence exhibit a beautiful winter scene, bathed in about 9.8 hours of daylight a day. The dreary weather, however, gives an excuse to retreat indoors and enjoy a comforting hot drink.

Temperature

January stands out as Lawrence's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lawrence. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lawrence, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lawrence, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Lawrence?

January, recording an average high temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), is Lawrence's coldest month.

How cold does it get in January?

During January, Lawrence experiences an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Lawrence, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Lawrence, Kansas, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lawrence, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lawrence?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
Lawrence, KS

Average temperature in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Lawrence, KS

Average pressure in January - Lawrence, 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
Lawrence, KS

Average wind speed in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Lawrence, KS

Average humidity in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Lawrence, KS

Average rainfall in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Lawrence, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lawrence, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lawrence, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lawrence, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lawrence, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Lawrence, KS

Average UV index in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Lawrence, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Lawrence, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Lawrence, KS

Average visibility in January - Lawrence, 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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