January weather forecast
Sterling, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sterling, Kansas, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sterling, Kansas, in January, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.7 snowfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sterling, Kansas, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Sterling?

January, with its high-temperature average of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), is the coldest month.

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sterling, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 67%.

What is the driest month?

January and February are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sterling, in January, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sterling, in January, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, 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 Sterling, 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.
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Average temperature in January
Sterling, KS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Sterling, KS

Average pressure in January - Sterling, 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
Sterling, KS

Average wind speed in January - Sterling, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Sterling, KS

Average humidity in January - Sterling, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Sterling, KS

Average rainfall in January - Sterling, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Sterling, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Sterling, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sterling, KS

Average snowfall in January - Sterling, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sterling, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Sterling, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sterling, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sterling, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Sterling, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Sterling, KS

Average UV index in January - Sterling, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sterling, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Sterling, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Sterling, KS

Average visibility in January - Sterling, 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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