Missouri Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Missouri, the United States of America in January.

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Planning a trip to Missouri, the United States of America this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Missouri in January

Missouri, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Missouri generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Maryville at 1°C (34°F) and cold in Neosho at 8°C (46°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Neosho and -11°C (12°F) in Maryville. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Missouri, the United States of America. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in Missouri, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Maryville with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Hayti with 101 mm (4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Branson typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Branson gets approximately 169 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Missouri in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Missouri.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Missouri

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Missouri, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Missouri (January)

Precipitation variation in Missouri (January)

Branson

In January Branson generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
169 hours
155 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Branson →

Independence

In January Independence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
181 hours
175 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Independence →

Saint Joseph

In January Saint Joseph generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
181 hours
172 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint Joseph →

Sedalia

In January Sedalia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sedalia →

Liberty

In January Liberty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
147 hours
181 hours
175 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Liberty →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Missouri in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Branson 8°C (46°F) -5°C (23°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Independence 4°C (39°F) -7°C (19°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Saint Joseph 3°C (37°F) -9°C (16°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Sedalia 5°C (41°F) -7°C (19°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Liberty 4°C (39°F) -8°C (18°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Blue Springs 4°C (39°F) -7°C (19°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Missouri weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Missouri, the United States of America in January?

Missouri, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Branson average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Missouri, the United States of America in January?

Branson averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -5°C (23°F).

Does Missouri, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Not particularly. Branson averages just 52 mm (2 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Missouri, the United States of America.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Missouri, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Branson, January may not be the ideal time to visit Missouri, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Branson. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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