Wichita · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 44°F, low 26°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
44° / 26°F
Humidity
62%
Rain days
6/mo
Wind
15 mph
What January feels like in Wichita
Sunrise
08:41
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:35
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 Wichita in January
The kit for January in Wichita: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-3° avg high
0 rain days
Wichita in December →
January
44°F avg high
6 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
0 rain days
Wichita in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Wichita in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Wichita in January?+
Average high 44°F, average low 26°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Wichita?+
Compared to December (avg high 48°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 46°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Wichita in January?+
Expect about 6 measurable rain days in January, on average.