January weather forecast
Wathena, KS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Wathena, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Wathena, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Wathena, Kansas, in January, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wathena, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Wathena, Kansas. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Wathena is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Wathena?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 20.3°F (-6.5°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is January in Wathena?

Wathena in January has an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Wathena?

In Wathena, Kansas, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in Wathena in January?

In Wathena, in January, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Wathena?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Wathena in January?

In Wathena, Kansas, in January, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

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

In Wathena, the average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Wathena?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wathena, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:37 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wathena?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Wathena.

How long on average sun shines in January in Wathena?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Wathena?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Wathena?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Wathena is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wathena, KS

Average temperature in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Wathena, KS

Average pressure in January - Wathena, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wathena, KS

Average wind speed in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Wathena, KS

Average humidity in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Wathena, KS

Average rainfall in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Wathena, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wathena, KS

Average snowfall in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wathena, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wathena, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Wathena, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Wathena, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Wathena, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Wathena, KS

Average visibility in January - Wathena, 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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