January weather forecast
Lancaster, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Lancaster, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.6°F (-8°C) and max 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

Lancaster's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 30.2°F (-1°C) and lows of 17.6°F (-8°C).

Humidity

In Lancaster, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lancaster. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Lancaster is 9h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.3h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Lancaster?

January, with its average high-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Lancaster, Missouri.

How cold is it in Lancaster in January?

Lancaster in January has an average high-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average low-temperature of 17.6°F (-8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, Missouri, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

What is the driest month in Lancaster?

The month with the least rainfall in Lancaster, Missouri, is January, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically collects 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Lancaster?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Lancaster. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Lancaster in January?

In Lancaster, Missouri, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Lancaster, Missouri, is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lancaster?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:26 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lancaster?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lancaster have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lancaster is 4.3h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Lancaster?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lancaster is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lancaster, MO

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Lancaster, MO

Average pressure in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lancaster, MO

Average wind speed in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Lancaster, MO

Average humidity in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, MO

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, MO

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Lancaster, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Lancaster, MO

Average UV index in January - Lancaster, MO
  • 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
Lancaster, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Lancaster, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Lancaster, MO

Average visibility in January - Lancaster, MO
  • 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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