January weather forecast
Shawnee, KS

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Weather in January

The new year begins with Shawnee, Kansas transitioning from cold temperatures of December to freezing weather in January. January is the coldest month with a notable low temperature range from 22.8°F (-5.1°C) to 37.4°F (3°C). Blanketed under thick clouds for about 43% of the time, the city experiences significant snowfall occurrences alongside the chill. Rising wind speeds throughout the month alongside an average pressure of 30.17 in intensify the overall dampness. Subsequently, a well-insulated wardrobe remains quintessential to navigate through the cold and strong winds that mark January.

Temperature

Shawnee notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shawnee, in January, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shawnee are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Shawnee's January weather reaches an average high of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Shawnee, the average high-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Shawnee, during January, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shawnee have in January?

In Shawnee, Kansas, the average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shawnee have in January?

In Shawnee, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Shawnee, 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.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
40.6°F 4.8°C
37.4°F 3°C
41.2°F 5.1°C
Average low temperature
27.5°F -2.5°C
22.8°F -5.1°C
26.4°F -3.1°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.17" 766mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
9.2mph 14.8km/h
9.6mph 15.4km/h
9.8mph 15.8km/h
Average max. wind speed
9.8mph 15.8km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
14.5mph 23.3km/h
15.3mph 24.6km/h
15.1mph 24.3km/h
Average humidity
73%
73%
72%
Average rainfall
1.22" 31mm
0.91" 23mm
0.98" 25mm
Average rainfall days
5.6
4.8
5.3
Average snowfall
0.94" 24mm
2.09" 53mm
2.91" 74mm
Average snowfall days
3.1
4.7
5.5
Average daylight
9h 3min
9h 5min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
5h 2min
5h 1min
5h 3min
Average sunshine days
22.3
21.8
17.2
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
41%
43%
45%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Shawnee, KS

Average temperature in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Shawnee, KS

Average pressure in January - Shawnee, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shawnee, KS

Average wind speed in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Shawnee, KS

Average humidity in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Shawnee, KS

Average rainfall in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Shawnee, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shawnee, KS

Average snowfall in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shawnee, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shawnee, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shawnee, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Shawnee, KS

Average UV index in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Shawnee, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Shawnee, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Shawnee, KS

Average visibility in January - Shawnee, 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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