January weather forecast
Anchorage, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Anchorage, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Anchorage reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 39°F (3.9°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Anchorage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Anchorage, in January, during 7.8 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Anchorage, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.3 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Anchorage, the average sunshine in January is 4.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 39°F (3.9°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively, January is Anchorage's coldest month.

How cold does it get in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39°F (3.9°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Anchorage, during January, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Anchorage have in January?

In Anchorage, the average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Anchorage?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Anchorage have in January?

In Anchorage, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Anchorage, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Anchorage, KY

Average temperature in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Anchorage, KY

Average pressure in January - Anchorage, KY
  • 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Anchorage, KY

Average wind speed in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Anchorage, KY

Average humidity in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Anchorage, KY

Average rainfall in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Anchorage, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Anchorage, KY

Average snowfall in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Anchorage, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Anchorage, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Anchorage, KY
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Anchorage, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Anchorage, KY

Average UV index in January - Anchorage, 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
Anchorage, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Anchorage, KY
  • 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 28).

Average visibility in January
Anchorage, KY

Average visibility in January - Anchorage, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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