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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in St. Louis in January

In an average January, St. Louis sees a daily high around 40°F and a low around 25°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high40°F
Typical high range26°F to 56°F
Average low25°F
Typical low range9°F to 38°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 72°F 1989-01-31
Lowest 3°F 1985-01-20

Low

Highest 62°F 2013-01-29
Lowest -15°F 1985-01-20

Feels-like

Highest 71°F 2008-01-07
Lowest -40°F 1985-01-20

Humidity

Highest 12.8 g/m³ 2013-01-29
Lowest 0.4 g/m³ 1985-01-20

Wind

Highest 26 mph 1996-01-18
Lowest 3 mph 2001-01-18

Gust

Highest 72 mph 1996-01-18
Lowest 8 mph 2001-01-02

Precip

Wettest 7.08 in 2005
Driest 0.34 in 1986

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