Weather in Wichita in January
In an average January, Wichita sees a daily high around 43°F and a low around 25°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 43°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°F to 58°F |
| Average low | 25°F |
| Typical low range | 10°F to 36°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 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
76°F
2013-01-28
Lowest
2°F
2024-01-14
Low
Highest
53°F
2005-01-01
Lowest
-12°F
1982-01-11
Feels-like
Highest
53°F
2005-01-01
Lowest
-32°F
1982-01-11
Humidity
Highest
10.8 g/m³
2005-01-01
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1985-01-20
Wind
Highest
29 mph
1996-01-18
Lowest
4 mph
2024-01-25
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1996-01-18
Lowest
8 mph
2000-01-29
Precip
Wettest
2.85 in
1993
Driest
0.02 in
1986
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