January Rainfall and Precipitation in Kansas

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Kansas, the United States of America in January.

Kansas, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from low in Goodland (5.6 mm (0.2 in)) to low in Fort Scott (27 mm (1.1 in)). In January, it is winter. On average, January is the driest month of the year in Kansas, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Kansas precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Kansas, the United States of America receive in January?

Wichita sees moderate snow/rainfall in January, averaging around 10 mm (0.4 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Kansas, the United States of America in January?

Rainfall in Wichita typically falls on roughly 4 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Kansas, the United States of America?

January is generally a drier month for Kansas, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in Kansas, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Fort Scott tops the wettest-cities list in Kansas, the United States of America for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 27 mm (1.1 in).

What is the driest city in January in Kansas, the United States of America?

In our records, Goodland stands out as the driest city in Kansas, the United States of America for January, averaging just 5.6 mm (0.2 in).

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