January weather forecast
Leavenworth, KS

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Weather in January

Leavenworth, Kansas opens its calendar year under the strong hold of winter, whereby the weather characterizes a typical cold Midwest winter. The temperatures continue their descent from December, solidifying January's position as the chilliest month of the year. The city encounters minor rainfall, barely surpassing an inch but compensates by having a higher frequency of snowfall. An interesting balance between the chilly winter scenery and the shortened hours of daylight with 9.8 hours on average influences the landscape during this period. Despite the frosty climate, the reduced daylight fails to hinder the occasions of sunshine, awarding January with a good number of sunny days.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Leavenworth, Kansas, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.5 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Leavenworth witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Leavenworth, is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Leavenworth?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Leavenworth, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Leavenworth, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Leavenworth?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is 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 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average temperature in January - Leavenworth, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Leavenworth, KS

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

Average wind speed in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average wind speed in January - Leavenworth, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average humidity in January - Leavenworth, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

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

Average rainfall in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average rainfall in January - Leavenworth, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Leavenworth, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average snowfall in January - Leavenworth, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Leavenworth, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Leavenworth, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Leavenworth, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average UV index in January - Leavenworth, 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
Leavenworth, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Leavenworth, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

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

Average visibility in January
Leavenworth, KS

Average visibility in January - Leavenworth, 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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