January weather forecast
Ottawa, KS

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Weather in January

The year kicks off with January, the coldest month, as Ottawa, Kansas plunges into wintry conditions. Temperatures rarely rise above 38.8°F (3.8°C), making it a chilly month indeed. In comparison to the subsequent month, the winds in January tend to be gustier. This is also one of the few months when residents can expect some snowfall. Prepare for the chill factor as it is the month with the lowest average temperatures throughout the year.

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ottawa, during January, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ottawa, Kansas, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Ottawa?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Is it cold during January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ottawa, during January, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ottawa have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Ottawa?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Ottawa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ottawa, KS

Average temperature in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Ottawa, KS

Average pressure in January - Ottawa, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ottawa, KS

Average wind speed in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Ottawa, KS

Average humidity in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Ottawa, KS

Average rainfall in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Ottawa, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ottawa, KS

Average snowfall in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Ottawa, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ottawa, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Ottawa, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Ottawa, KS

Average UV index in January - Ottawa, 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
Ottawa, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Ottawa, KS

Average visibility in January - Ottawa, 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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