Branson, MO weather in January
Expect chilly weather with some rain in Branson in January, with highs near 48°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 2.3 in. It is one of the coldest months in Branson.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.3 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:25 am / 5:07 pm | 7:15 am / 5:37 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm36°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (42 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 2.7 in; a dry January brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 56°F
- Coolest January2010: average high 38°F
- Wettest January2020: 6.3 in
- Driest January2003: 0.3 in
- Highest reading77°F (January 29, 2002)
- Lowest reading-6°F (January 7, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 48°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 24°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.0 h | 10.9 h |
Highs change by -2°F from December and +5°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Cooler: Columbia, MO167 mi · high 40°F · 8 wet days
How Branson ranks in January
- Normal high201st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days86th driest of 378
- Comfortable days174th most of 339
What to pack for Branson in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 48°F
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 904 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Branson in January?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -6°F (January 7, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Branson in January?
About 7 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Branson in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 2.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is January a good time to visit Branson?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Branson (40 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ozark Beach (USC00236460), 6.5 mi ENE of the city center, 834 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,278 ft (500 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,262 ft (484 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.