Kansas weather in January
Planning a journey to Kansas this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Kansas in January?
Kansas is a region in the United States of America. January in Kansas generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation. January is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Atchison to 9°C in Liberal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Liberal and -8°C in Atchison. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Goodland with an average of 5.6 mm to low snow/rainfall in Fort Scott with 27 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Wichita typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 192 hours of sunshine in Wichita. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Kansas for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kansas climate page.
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Average weather in Wichita
In January Wichita generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Topeka
In January Topeka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lawrence
In January Lawrence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Olathe
In January Olathe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kansas City
In January Kansas City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Kansas?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Wichita, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kansas.
Generally speaking, April, September and October provide perfect weather in Wichita. On the other hand, the weather in February and December tend to be poor.
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