January weather forecast
Kentucky, USA

January in Kentucky stands as one of the coldest months of the year, often experiencing temperatures that dip below 23°F (-5°C) during the night. The month holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in the state, with a chilling -37°F (-38.3°C) noted in Shelbyville on January 19, 1994. Daytime highs are not particularly warm either, rarely exceeding 45°F (7.2°C). Northern regions are typically colder, experiencing temperatures that are up to 5°F (-15°C) cooler than those in the south and west.

In comparison to December, January temperatures are generally lower, making it one of the less inviting months for outdoor activities. February, while still cold, often shows the early signs of transitioning into milder spring conditions. Snowfall during January mainly affects the northern and eastern parts of the state, with averages that contribute to the annual range of 15" (381mm) to 20" (508mm) of snow. In terms of precipitation, January doesn't reach the high levels seen in the spring months, but it's considerably more humid than the drier autumn months.

Cities such as Lexington and Louisville experience similar weather patterns but can vary in snowfall amounts and temperatures due to their respective geographic locations. In Lexington, located in the Bluegrass region, January is marked by colder nights compared to Louisville, which lies along the Ohio River in the north-central part of the state. Overall, January is a month characterized by its colder temperatures, potential for snowfall, and a climate less hospitable for outdoor activities when compared to the more temperate months of the year.

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• Louisville - January »
  January and September are months with the least rain in Louisville when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of rain. In Louisville in January, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.
• Lexington - January »
  In Lexington, in January, during 9.7 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January marks the onset of the New Year in Lexington bringing with it a chilly climate featuring snow and high humidity levels.
• Bowling Green - January »
  In Bowling Green in January, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Bowling Green in January, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Owensboro - January »
  In Owensboro in January, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Owensboro during January, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.
• Covington - January »
  In Covington in January, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January, characterized by an average high temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), is generally the coldest month in Covington, Kentucky.
• Richmond - January »
  
• Georgetown - January »
  In Georgetown in January, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Georgetown, Kentucky.
• Elizabethtown - January »
  In Elizabethtown, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Elizabethtown, during January, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.
• Nicholasville - January »
  In Nicholasville, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Nicholasville in January, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Henderson - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Henderson is January, when snow falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. The month with the least sunshine in Henderson is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.
• Frankfort - January »
  In Frankfort, during January, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Frankfort, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.