January weather forecast
WaKeeney, KS

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Weather in January

January in WaKeeney, Kansas, brings tranquil winter scenes and cold temperatures with it, a typical midwest January weather pattern. The town receives most of its snowfall, around 2.05" (52mm), with cold winds persisting throughout the month. Compared to February, January offers fewer hours of sunshine, indicating slightly longer winter nights. Outdoor activities require suitable clothing due to freezing temperatures. Frosty mornings and spectacular ice formations become a daily sight throughout the month.

Temperature

January stands out as WaKeeney's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 65%, are the most humid months in WaKeeney.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in WaKeeney are January and November Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in WaKeeney, Kansas, are January through May, October through December. In WaKeeney, Kansas, during January, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.6 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January in WaKeeney, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in WaKeeney?

With its average high temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), January is regarded as the coldest month in WaKeeney, Kansas.

How cold is it in WaKeeney in January?

January temperatures in WaKeeney, Kansas, vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the most humid month in WaKeeney?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in January in WaKeeney?

In WaKeeney, the average relative humidity in January is 65%.

What is the driest month in WaKeeney?

The months with the least rainfall in WaKeeney are January and November Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in WaKeeney in January?

In WaKeeney, Kansas, in January, during 3.6 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in WaKeeney in January?

In WaKeeney, in January, during 4.9 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in WaKeeney?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in WaKeeney?

On the first day of January in WaKeeney, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in WaKeeney?

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in WaKeeney, Kansas.

How many hours of sunshine does WaKeeney have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in WaKeeney, Kansas, is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in WaKeeney?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in WaKeeney?

In WaKeeney, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average temperature in January - WaKeeney, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average pressure in January - WaKeeney, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average wind speed in January - WaKeeney, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average humidity in January - WaKeeney, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in January
WaKeeney, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average rainfall days in January - WaKeeney, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average snowfall in January - WaKeeney, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average snowfall days in January - WaKeeney, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - WaKeeney, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average sunshine days in January - WaKeeney, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
WaKeeney, KS

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

Average cloud cover in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average cloud cover in January - WaKeeney, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
WaKeeney, KS

Average visibility in January - WaKeeney, 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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