Kansas City · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 40°F, low 23°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
40° / 23°F
Humidity
67%
Rain days
9/mo
Wind
12 mph
What January feels like in Kansas City
Sunrise
08:34
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:21
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Kansas City in January
The kit for January in Kansas City: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-5° avg high
+1 rain days
Kansas City in December →
January
40°F avg high
9 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-3° avg high
-1 rain days
Kansas City in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Kansas City in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Kansas City in January?+
Average high 40°F, average low 23°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Kansas City?+
Compared to December (avg high 45°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 42°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Kansas City in January?+
Expect about 9 measurable rain days in January, on average.