January weather forecast
Wakefield, KS

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Wakefield, Kansas, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

Wakefield records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wakefield, in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wakefield, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.5 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Wakefield is 5.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wakefield. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Wakefield?

Wakefield, Kansas, experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Is January cold in Wakefield?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Wakefield?

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

What is the driest month in Wakefield?

The months with the least rainfall in Wakefield, Kansas, are January and February Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Wakefield?

In Wakefield, in January, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Wakefield?

In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Wakefield have in January?

The average day length in January in Wakefield is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wakefield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wakefield, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wakefield?

In Wakefield, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Wakefield?

In Wakefield, Kansas, 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
Wakefield, KS

Average temperature in January - Wakefield, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Wakefield, KS

Average pressure in January - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, KS

Average wind speed in January - Wakefield, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Wakefield, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in January
Wakefield, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Wakefield, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Wakefield, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wakefield, KS

Average snowfall in January - Wakefield, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wakefield, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Wakefield, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wakefield, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wakefield, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Wakefield, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Wakefield, KS

Average UV index in January - Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Wakefield, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Wakefield, KS

Average visibility in January - Wakefield, 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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