January weather forecast
Liberal, KS

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Weather in January

January greets Liberal, Kansas with lower temperatures, resulting in chilly days and frigid nights. It is a month of transition between the strong December winds and the slightly stronger breezes moving in from February. Discreet snowfall, registering only 0.94" (24mm), paints a soft white picture in the heart of winter. Sunshine hours are at their lowest point, making it the dimmest period of the year. Yet, the city's landscape shines under the cover of clouds, accounting for 23% of the sky, adding another layer of beauty to Liberal's winter.

Temperature

The ushering in of January in Liberal brings an average high-temperature of a still frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C), closely mirroring the 46.6°F (8.1°C) of December. January nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.5 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Liberal in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Liberal, is 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 57%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Liberal, in January, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Liberal in January?

In Liberal, in January, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Liberal have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Liberal have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Liberal, KS

Average temperature in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Liberal, KS

Average pressure in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Liberal, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Liberal, KS

Average humidity in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in January
Liberal, KS

Average rainfall in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Liberal, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Liberal, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Liberal, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Liberal, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 26.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Liberal, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Liberal, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Liberal, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in January
Liberal, KS

Average visibility in January - Liberal, 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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