Kansas City Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kansas City (Kansas) in January 2024?

The climate in Kansas City during January can be summarized as cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Kansas City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

Kansas City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Nightly temperature -7.1°C 19.2°F
Average temperature -1.9°C 28.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 30 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 10.5°C 50.9°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kansas City with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kansas City

Kansas City average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kansas City average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kansas City average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kansas City in January 2024.

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Kansas City weather stats

Kansas City weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: February 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January 3.1°C 37.6°F
Wettest month: June 132mm 5.2ins
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