Lee's Summit, MO weather in January
Expect cold, mostly dry weather in Lee's Summit in January, with highs near 38°F and lows near 19°F. Rain or snow falls on about 5 days. Snowfall averages about 2.6 in. It is one of the coldest months in Lee's Summit.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.6 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:36 am / 5:05 pm | 7:24 am / 5:37 pm |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 10.2 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 am27°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am28°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 61% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry January brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 50°F
- Coolest January2010: average high 29°F
- Wettest January2005: 3.8 in
- Driest January2003: 0.2 in
- Highest reading74°F (January 29, 2013)
- Lowest reading-14°F (January 30, 2019)
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 | 42°F | 38°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 19°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | 9.8 h | 10.8 h |
Highs change by -4°F from December and +5°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Springfield, MO131 mi · high 44°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA190 mi · high 31°F · 8 wet days
How Lee's Summit ranks in January
- Normal high278th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days37th driest of 378
- Comfortable days217th most of 339
What to pack for Lee's Summit in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°F, highs near 38°F
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1134 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 18% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lee's Summit in January?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -14°F (January 30, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Lee's Summit in January?
About 5 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (3.8 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Lee's Summit in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 2.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is January a good time to visit Lee's Summit?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lee's Summit (33 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Independence (USC00234154), 11 mi N of the city center, 985 ft (54 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and snowfall: Unity Village (USC00238524), 2.7 mi NNW of the city center, 942 ft (97 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Pleasant Hill WFO (USC00236745), 9.4 mi SE of the city center, 1,000 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lees Summit Muni Airport (USW00053879), 3.4 mi N of the city center, 997 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 19 mi NW of the city center, 742 ft (297 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 19 mi NW of the city center, 742 ft (297 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.