Kansas City in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kansas City in january 2025
The weather in Kansas City in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 91.2cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
22%
21%
10%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
26%
20%
8%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
21%
21%
8%
Weather at 3am
29°F
40%
19%
15%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kansas City in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kansas City in january.
The climate of Kansas City in january is very bad
The climate in january in Kansas City is rather dry (with 1.3in of rainfall over 2 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 1.9in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is rather cold around this city the month of january. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 40°F. The seasonal minimum is 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Kansas City is 32°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kansas City in the month of january with a maximum record of 72°F in 2013 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 23 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 74% of time.
In january in Kansas City, the days on average last 09:45. Sunrise is at 07:36 and sunset is at 17:21.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Kansas City:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Kansas City.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kansas City in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -7°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 91.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:45 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kansas City in january 2024:
27°F to 40°F
31°F to 45°F
27°F to 41°F
29°F to 41°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
9°F to 34°F
14°F to 31°F
14°F to 32°F
-0°F to 5°F
-13°F to -0°F
-16°F to 5°F
-9°F to 13°F
11°F to 29°F
16°F to 23°F
2°F to 11°F
-5°F to 11°F
9°F to 31°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 40°F
29°F to 45°F
36°F to 54°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Kansas City:
| Missouri in january | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in january | very bad weather |
| Kansas in january | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in january | very bad weather |
| Illinois in january | very bad weather |
| Oklahoma in january | very bad weather |
| Arkansas in january | very bad weather |
| Sioux Falls in january | very bad weather |
| Memphis in january | very bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in january | very bad weather |
| Chicago in january | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Kansas City in january:
Weather data for Kansas City for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kansas City. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kansas City can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kansas City.