January weather forecast
Lancaster, KS

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Lancaster, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 36°F (2.2°C) and a minimum average of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Lancaster, Kansas. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lancaster, in January, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lancaster, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lancaster. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Lancaster?

January is the month when Lancaster sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low of 21.2°F (-6°C).

How cold is January in Lancaster?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lancaster, Kansas, during January are 36°F (2.2°C) and 21.2°F (-6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Lancaster?

In January, the average relative humidity in Lancaster, Kansas, is 74%.

What is the driest month in Lancaster?

The month with the least rainfall in Lancaster, Kansas, is January, when the rain falls for 3.7 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Lancaster?

In January, in Lancaster, Kansas, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lancaster in January?

In Lancaster, during January, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in January?

The average day length in January in Lancaster is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Lancaster?

On the first day of January in Lancaster, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lancaster?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lancaster?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lancaster is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lancaster?

The months with the lowest UV index in Lancaster, Kansas, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Lancaster?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Lancaster, Kansas, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lancaster, KS

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lancaster, KS

Average pressure in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Lancaster, KS

Average wind speed in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Lancaster, KS

Average humidity in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, KS

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, KS

Average rainfall days in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, KS

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, KS

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lancaster, KS

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, KS

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lancaster, KS

Average UV index in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Lancaster, KS

Average cloud cover in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Lancaster, KS

Average visibility in January - Lancaster, KS
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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