Missouri weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Missouri in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Missouri in January?
Missouri 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.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Maryville at 1°C and cold in Neosho at 8°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Neosho and -11°C in Maryville. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Missouri. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Maryville with an average of 14 mm to high snow/rainfall in Hayti with 101 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Branson usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 169 hours of sunlight anticipated in Branson. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Missouri, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Missouri's yearly weather, check out our Missouri climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Missouri?
Branson
In January Branson generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Independence
In January Independence 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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Saint Joseph
In January Saint Joseph generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sedalia
In January Sedalia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Liberty
In January Liberty generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Missouri, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Missouri?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Branson, January may not be the ideal time to visit Missouri.
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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