January weather forecast
Lexington, MO

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Lexington, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

In Lexington, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 36.5°F (2.5°C) and reaching a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. In Lexington, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lexington, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high and low temperatures of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively, January is Lexington's coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.6 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lexington, in January, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lexington have in January?

In Lexington, the average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Lexington?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Lexington, MO

Average temperature in January - Lexington, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Lexington, MO

Average pressure in January - Lexington, MO
  • 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lexington, MO

Average wind speed in January - Lexington, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Lexington, MO

Average humidity in January - Lexington, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Lexington, MO

Average rainfall in January - Lexington, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Lexington, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Lexington, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lexington, MO

Average snowfall in January - Lexington, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lexington, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Lexington, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lexington, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lexington, MO
  • 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 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
Lexington, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Lexington, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Lexington, MO

Average UV index in January - Lexington, 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
Lexington, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Lexington, MO
  • 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
Lexington, MO

Average visibility in January - Lexington, 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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