January weather forecast
Lexington, IN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Lexington, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

Lexington's January weather reaches an average high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lexington, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Lexington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.7 days and collects up to 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lexington, Indiana, in January, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lexington, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 37.2°F (2.9°C) and the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Lexington, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lexington, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lexington have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lexington have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Lexington, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lexington, IN

Average temperature in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Lexington, IN

Average pressure in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lexington, IN

Average wind speed in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Lexington, IN

Average humidity in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Lexington, IN

Average rainfall in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Lexington, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lexington, IN

Average snowfall in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lexington, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lexington, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lexington, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Lexington, IN

Average UV index in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Lexington, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Lexington, IN

Average visibility in January - Lexington, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and December (5mi).

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