January weather in Hays, KS
The average temperature in Hays in January is 32.2°F (20.0°F–44.4°F). Average precipitation: 0.56 inches. Average snowfall is 3.2 inches.
January is a winter month in Hays, and is cooler than the annual average of 55.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 2 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 34m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
44.4°F
Avg Low
20.0°F
Precipitation
0.56 in
Snow
3.2 in
January records in Hays
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 61.0°F (2014) | 3.0°F (2015) | 0.70 in (1992) |
| January 2 | 53.1°F (1994) | -4.0°F (2022) | 0.39 in (1971) |
| January 3 | 55.9°F (1990) | -7.1°F (2022) | 0.30 in (2023) |
| January 4 | 55.9°F (1992) | 3.0°F (1971) | 0.75 in (2005) |
| January 5 | 59.0°F (1989) | -2.9°F (1971) | 0.25 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 71.1°F (2012) | -15.0°F (1971) | 0.10 in (2022) |
| January 7 | 60.1°F (2011) | -14.1°F (1971) | 0.30 in (2008) |
| January 8 | 60.1°F (2020) | -5.1°F (1970) | 0.25 in (2016) |
| January 9 | 61.0°F (1990) | -2.9°F (1970) | 0.70 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 64.0°F (2023) | 10.0°F (2025) | 0.40 in (2011) |
| January 11 | 75.0°F (1990) | 5.0°F (2011) | 0.25 in (2018) |
| January 12 | 61.0°F (2013) | 1.9°F (2011) | 0.63 in (2019) |
| January 13 | 60.1°F (2022) | 1.9°F (1993) | 0.48 in (1960) |
| January 14 | 66.0°F (2021) | -0.9°F (2024) | 0.16 in (1960) |
| January 15 | 64.0°F (2016) | 1.9°F (2024) | 0.21 in (2017) |
| January 16 | 64.0°F (2012) | -2.0°F (2024) | 0.54 in (2017) |
| January 17 | 64.0°F (2015) | -2.0°F (2024) | 0.50 in (2008) |
| January 18 | 63.0°F (2022) | 1.9°F (1970) | 0.08 in (1958) |
| January 19 | 66.9°F (2022) | 1.9°F (1970) | 0.60 in (1990) |
| January 20 | 71.1°F (2014) | 7.0°F (1970) | 0.22 in (1990) |
| January 21 | 60.1°F (1992) | 3.0°F (2025) | 0.50 in (2007) |
| January 22 | 60.1°F (1981) | 3.0°F (2025) | 0.74 in (2020) |
| January 23 | 69.1°F (1981) | 5.0°F (2023) | 0.16 in (1956) |
| January 24 | 75.0°F (1981) | 5.0°F (1990) | 0.01 in (1958) |
| January 25 | 63.0°F (1970) | 6.1°F (1972) | 0.31 in (1962) |
| January 26 | 69.1°F (2018) | -0.9°F (1972) | 0.86 in (1994) |
| January 27 | 73.9°F (2015) | -4.0°F (1972) | 0.25 in (2013) |
| January 28 | 84.0°F (2015) | -2.9°F (1972) | 0.59 in (2001) |
| January 29 | 77.0°F (2013) | -2.0°F (1972) | 0.25 in (2001) |
| January 30 | 69.1°F (1992) | 3.9°F (1991) | 0.57 in (1999) |
| January 31 | 72.0°F (2012) | -0.9°F (1994) | 0.70 in (2002) |