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Kansas City weather in January (Missouri, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Kansas City in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Kansas City typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -6°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Kansas City in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 181 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kansas City. May, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kansas City climate page with graphs.

 

Kansas City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 181 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kansas City in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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