January weather forecast
Lincoln, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Lincoln, Kansas, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 68%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Lincoln is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lincoln, Kansas, are January through May, October through December. In Lincoln, Kansas, in January, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lincoln, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January in Lincoln, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lincoln, the average sunshine in January is 6.2h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Lincoln?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Lincoln, Kansas.

Is it cold in Lincoln during January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lincoln, is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Lincoln?

In January, the average relative humidity in Lincoln, Kansas, is 68%.

What is the driest month in Lincoln?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lincoln. Rain falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Lincoln?

In January, in Lincoln, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lincoln in January?

In Lincoln, in January, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lincoln?

In January, the average day length in Lincoln, Kansas, is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lincoln?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lincoln, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lincoln?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lincoln, KS

Average temperature in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Lincoln, KS

Average pressure in January - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, KS

Average wind speed in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Lincoln, KS

Average humidity in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Lincoln, KS

Average rainfall in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in January
Lincoln, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lincoln, KS

Average snowfall in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lincoln, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lincoln, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lincoln, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Lincoln, KS

Average UV index in January - Lincoln, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Lincoln, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Lincoln, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Lincoln, KS

Average visibility in January - Lincoln, 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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