January weather forecast
McDonald, KS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in McDonald, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The shift to January signals an average high-temperature of a still wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C), subtly varied from December's 40.6°F (4.8°C). In McDonald, the expected average low-temperature for January is a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McDonald, during January, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.5 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in McDonald during January?

In January, in McDonald, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In McDonald, the average relative humidity in January is 63%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In McDonald, in January, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In McDonald, during January, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in McDonald?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does McDonald have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

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?

In McDonald, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
McDonald, KS

Average temperature in January - McDonald, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in January
McDonald, KS

Average pressure in January - McDonald, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
McDonald, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in January
McDonald, KS

Average humidity in January - McDonald, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (50%).

Average rainfall in January
McDonald, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
McDonald, KS

Average rainfall days in January - McDonald, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
McDonald, KS

Average snowfall in January - McDonald, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McDonald, KS

Average snowfall days in January - McDonald, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.4 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
McDonald, KS

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
McDonald, KS

Average sunshine days in January - McDonald, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
McDonald, KS

Average UV index in January - McDonald, 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
McDonald, KS

Average cloud cover in January - McDonald, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
McDonald, KS

Average visibility in January - McDonald, 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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