January weather forecast
Minneapolis, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Minneapolis, Kansas, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 70%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Minneapolis, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.6 days and aggregates up to 6.93" (176mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, in Minneapolis, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Minneapolis, the average sunshine in January is 6.1h.

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: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 70%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Minneapolis?

In Minneapolis, Kansas, in January, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Minneapolis, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Minneapolis have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Minneapolis?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Minneapolis, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.

What are the months with 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 Minneapolis, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average temperature in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average pressure in January - Minneapolis, 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
Minneapolis, KS

Average wind speed in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average humidity in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

Average rainfall in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average rainfall in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average snowfall in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Minneapolis, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average UV index in January - Minneapolis, 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
Minneapolis, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Minneapolis, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Minneapolis, KS

Average visibility in January - Minneapolis, 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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