Rogers Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Rogers

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
-3.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
1.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
58 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-13.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Rogers January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Rogers, with average highs near 5.9°C and lows around -3.9°C (mean 1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Rogers January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Rogers. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Rogers was 2006 — when the month averaged 6.6°C — while the coldest was 1985 at -5°C. Typical January days reach 5.9°C with nights near -3.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-1.4°C→1.1°C+2.5°C
Max Temp3.4°C→6.1°C+2.7°C
Min Temp-6.2°C→-3.9°C+2.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-5.0°C–-2.0°C3 yr (7%)
-2.0°C–1.0°C22 yr (49%)
1.0°C–4.0°C14 yr (31%)
4.0°C–7.0°C6 yr (13%)

Rogers January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Rogers, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2005 with 156 mm, while the driest was 1986 at 2 mm.

Rogers January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Rogers during January averages 83%. The most humid January was 1998 at 91%, and the least humid was 2006 at 66%.

Rogers January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 2.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Rogers. The sunniest Januarys were 1990, 2012 and 2014, among others at 2.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 2.

Rogers January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Rogers during January is 1.9 m/s. The windiest January was 1996 at 2.5 m/s, while the calmest were 1981 and 1991 at 1.6 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Rogers

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How January Ranks in Rogers

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Rogers Weather by Month

Rogers January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-0.3°C1.1°C1.6°C1.3°C1.4°C+1.7°C
Avg High4.4°C5.7°C6.7°C6.2°C6.4°C+2°C
Avg Low-5.1°C-3.6°C-3.5°C-3.7°C-3.5°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain44 mm70 mm65 mm45 mm72 mm+28 mm

Extreme January Records in Rogers

🔥Warmest January22.8°C2013
🧊Coldest January-24.4°C1985
🌧️Wettest January156 mm2005
🏜️Driest January2 mm1986
🌬️Windiest January2.5 m/s1996

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Rogers have risen by about 2.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -24.4°C (1985) to a record high of 22.8°C (2013).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm, with a wettest year of 156 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Rogers?

A quieter season to visit Rogers

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and June tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Rogers. That said, January — with days averaging 5.9°C and nights around -3.9°C (mean 1°C) and moderate rainfall (58 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Rogers's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Rogers Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Rogers, with average highs near 5.9°C and lows around -3.9°C (mean 1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 58 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 58 mm of rainfall in Rogers, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 156 mm (2005), and the driest just 2 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 1.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 2.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.4°C to 6.1°C and overnight lows from -6.2°C to -3.9°C over the same span.
January Weather in Rogers, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20254.5°C-0.5°C-5.4°C15.5°C-15.5°C34 mm80%1.8 m/s2.7
20244.1°C-0.8°C-5.7°C16.8°C-19.6°C73 mm82%1.8 m/s2.3
20239.4°C4.3°C-0.7°C20.4°C-7.7°C60 mm84%1.9 m/s2.3
20226.1°C0.6°C-5.0°C15.9°C-13.7°C36 mm75%2 m/s2.7
20216.3°C1.9°C-2.5°C15.0°C-8.8°C94 mm85%1.9 m/s2.1
20207.7°C3.1°C-1.4°C17.4°C-9.0°C137 mm88%1.9 m/s2.2
20195.3°C0.9°C-3.4°C17.4°C-10.8°C102 mm86%1.9 m/s2.2
20185.3°C0.1°C-5.2°C19.1°C-18.5°C43 mm74%2.1 m/s2.7
20179.9°C4.4°C-1.1°C20.8°C-12.7°C70 mm78%2 m/s2.4
20164.4°C0.0°C-4.5°C16.5°C-13.3°C18 mm90%1.9 m/s2.7
20156.5°C1.3°C-3.8°C17.2°C-15.8°C26 mm78%1.7 m/s2.7
20144.3°C-0.8°C-6.0°C14.9°C-18.6°C22 mm73%2.3 m/s2.8
20138.4°C3.1°C-2.3°C22.8°C-10.3°C71 mm79%2 m/s2.5
20129.9°C4.3°C-1.3°C17.1°C-6.9°C34 mm78%2.2 m/s2.8
20114.9°C0.1°C-4.8°C19.3°C-15.0°C10 mm77%1.7 m/s2.5
20103.5°C-0.7°C-4.9°C14.5°C-15.9°C55 mm88%1.8 m/s2.1
20095.2°C-0.1°C-5.4°C20.0°C-17.4°C35 mm77%2 m/s2.6
20086.4°C1.3°C-3.7°C19.5°C-12.4°C52 mm79%2.4 m/s2.5
20072.5°C-2.4°C-7.2°C13.1°C-21.4°C104 mm91%1.7 m/s2.3
2006 🔥12.9°C6.6°C0.4°C19.9°C-4.5°C36 mm66%2.2 m/s2.7
2005 🌧️7.5°C3.0°C-1.5°C19.3°C-11.9°C156 mm90%1.8 m/s2.2
20046.4°C1.6°C-3.2°C20.6°C-12.6°C76 mm83%1.9 m/s2.3
20035.2°C0.0°C-5.2°C15.4°C-15.1°C7 mm78%2 m/s2.6
20027.5°C2.5°C-2.6°C18.7°C-12.1°C80 mm81%1.8 m/s2.5
20015.2°C0.3°C-4.6°C11.7°C-15.1°C70 mm85%1.7 m/s2.5
20007.7°C2.8°C-2.1°C18.9°C-8.8°C35 mm80%1.8 m/s2.5
19997.2°C2.3°C-2.6°C18.8°C-17.9°C62 mm88%2.1 m/s2.1
19987.9°C3.6°C-0.7°C17.2°C-6.7°C121 mm91%1.8 m/s2.1
19974.2°C-0.5°C-5.2°C19.7°C-16.4°C18 mm84%2.1 m/s2.2
19965.6°C0.0°C-5.6°C17.1°C-17.9°C64 mm78%2.5 m/s2.3
19955.2°C0.8°C-3.6°C15.8°C-12.6°C86 mm89%1.9 m/s2.6
19943.1°C-0.9°C-5.0°C16.4°C-16.2°C38 mm86%1.9 m/s2.1
19934.4°C0.4°C-3.6°C12.4°C-9.7°C73 mm90%1.7 m/s2
19926.3°C1.8°C-2.6°C12.4°C-12.3°C50 mm89%1.8 m/s2.4
19912.5°C-1.6°C-5.8°C8.3°C-14.4°C65 mm90%1.6 m/s2.6
199010.5°C4.8°C-1.0°C18.7°C-6.4°C122 mm72%2.3 m/s2.8
19899.5°C4.4°C-0.7°C16.7°C-6.6°C64 mm81%1.7 m/s2.4
19882.6°C-1.9°C-6.4°C16.4°C-16.2°C29 mm90%2 m/s2.4
19873.9°C-0.2°C-4.3°C11.3°C-11.7°C64 mm90%1.9 m/s2.3
19866.8°C1.6°C-3.5°C16.3°C-14.0°C2 mm84%1.9 m/s2.8
1985 ❄️-0.4°C-5.0°C-9.6°C5.1°C-24.4°C36 mm89%2 m/s2.4
19842.9°C-1.7°C-6.3°C13.6°C-19.1°C21 mm88%1.8 m/s2.3
19834.9°C0.9°C-3.2°C13.1°C-7.1°C46 mm87%1.8 m/s—
19822.9°C-2.5°C-7.9°C17.8°C-22.2°C110 mm80%2.3 m/s—
19816.7°C1.3°C-4.0°C15.8°C-12.6°C24 mm72%1.6 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Rogers January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Rogers in January?▼

The average high in January is around 5.9°C with lows near -3.9°C (mean 1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Rogers in January?▼

January averages 58 mm of rainfall in Rogers, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 156 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest January on record in Rogers?▼

The hottest January reached 22.8°C in 2013. The coldest dipped to -24.4°C in 1985.

Has January in Rogers gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 2.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 3.4°C to 6.1°C and overnight lows from -6.2°C to -3.9°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Rogers?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Rogers and one of the drier months, so plan for around 5.9°C daytime highs and -3.9°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Rogers?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Rogers, averaging 1°C.

What should I pack for Rogers in January?▼

For January in Rogers, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.9°C and lows of -3.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Rogers humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Rogers in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 1.9 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.5 m/s (1996).

Which January had the most rainfall in Rogers?▼

The wettest January on record was 2005 with 156 mm. On average, January sees 58 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Rogers behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.