January weather forecast
Alexandria, KY

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Weather in January

January is the launchpad for the Kentucky winter, providing residents with chilly temperatures and limited daylight. It is reminiscent of December, yet colder with the temperature diving down from 41.9°F (5.5°C) to 24.1°F (-4.4°C), representing the low limit for the season. The weather conditions encourage indoor activities, with fewer chances for outdoor adventures. It is a frosty month, with some snowfall and high relative humidity. January serves as a cold opening to the year in Alexandria, Kentucky.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Alexandria is 80%.

Rainfall

In Alexandria, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alexandria, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.2 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alexandria, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Alexandria, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Alexandria, the average high-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Alexandria, in January, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Alexandria, during January, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alexandria have in January?

The average day length in January in Alexandria is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Alexandria, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Alexandria, KY

Average temperature in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Alexandria, KY

Average pressure in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alexandria, KY

Average wind speed in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Alexandria, KY

Average humidity in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Alexandria, KY

Average rainfall in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Alexandria, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alexandria, KY

Average snowfall in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alexandria, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Alexandria, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alexandria, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Alexandria, KY

Average UV index in January - Alexandria, KY
  • 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
Alexandria, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Alexandria, KY

Average visibility in January - Alexandria, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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