Weather in Kansas City, Missouri, United States in January
In an average January, Kansas City sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 23°F to 50°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 4°F to 31°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
73°F
2013-01-28
Lowest
-4°F
1982-01-10
Low
Highest
49°F
1988-01-30
Lowest
-19°F
1982-01-10
Feels-like
Highest
40°F
1988-01-30
Lowest
-51°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
11.6 g/m³
2013-01-28
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
36 mph
1984-01-29
Lowest
4 mph
1993-01-06
Precip
Wettest
3.32 in
2005
Driest
0.04 in
1986
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