January weather forecast
Prescott, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Prescott, Kansas, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Prescott, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prescott, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prescott, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Prescott, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 40.8°F (4.9°C) and lows at 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is it cold during January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Prescott, is 40.8°F (4.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

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 5.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Prescott, in January, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prescott have in January?

In Prescott, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:40 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months 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 intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Prescott, KS

Average temperature in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Prescott, KS

Average pressure in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Prescott, KS

Average wind speed in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Prescott, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Prescott, KS

Average rainfall in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Prescott, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prescott, KS

Average snowfall in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.91"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Prescott, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prescott, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prescott, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Prescott, KS

Average UV index in January - Prescott, 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
Prescott, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Prescott, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Prescott, KS

Average visibility in January - Prescott, 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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