Kansas City weather in January
January in Kansas City: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Kansas City · #680 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kansas City climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Sunshine | 6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 cm / 7.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kansas City in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kansas City?
- January in Kansas City: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Kansas City on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Kansas City in January?
- In January, Kansas City averages a daily high of 4.8°C and a low of -3.7°C, with about 61.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kansas City in January?
- Kansas City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in January.
- Does it snow in Kansas City in January?
- Kansas City sees roughly 18.1 cm of snowfall in January.