Kansas City vs San Francisco in January

San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Kansas City is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Kansas City vs San FranciscoJanuary climate, side by side

Kansas CitySan Francisco
Comfort score51/100 (D)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high0°C13°C
Avg high / low4° / -5°15° / 9°
Rainfall32 mm123 mm
Rainy days410
Humidity70%83%
Air quality (AQI)3945

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Kansas City vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kansas City or San Francisco?
San Francisco is the better pick in January — 68 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air, while Kansas City is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kansas City vs San Francisco in January?
In January, Kansas City averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 32 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.