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 high | 40°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°F to 56°F |
| Average low | 25°F |
| Typical low range | 9°F to 38°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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