Weather in Wichita, Kansas, United States in January
In an average January, Wichita sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 42°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°F to 55°F |
| Average low | 23°F |
| Typical low range | 11°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
74°F
2013-01-28
Lowest
7°F
2024-01-14
Low
Highest
50°F
2005-01-01
Lowest
-7°F
2005-01-06
Feels-like
Highest
43°F
2005-01-01
Lowest
-34°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
11.3 g/m³
2005-01-01
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
38 mph
1996-01-17
Lowest
4 mph
2003-01-11
Precip
Wettest
2.84 in
2017
Driest
0.00 in
1986
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