January weather forecast
Mahaska, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Mahaska, Kansas, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Mahaska, Kansas, during January, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.7 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mahaska, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, in Mahaska, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Mahaska, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Mahaska, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Mahaska, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Mahaska, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Mahaska?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Mahaska, during January, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mahaska, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mahaska have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

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 intensity in January?

In Mahaska, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Mahaska, KS

Average temperature in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Mahaska, KS

Average pressure in January - Mahaska, 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
Mahaska, KS

Average wind speed in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in January
Mahaska, KS

Average humidity in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Mahaska, KS

Average rainfall in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Mahaska, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mahaska, KS

Average snowfall in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mahaska, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mahaska, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Mahaska, KS

Average UV index in January - Mahaska, 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
Mahaska, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Mahaska, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Mahaska, KS

Average visibility in January - Mahaska, 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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