January weather forecast
Backusburg, KY

Share

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Backusburg, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Backusburg, during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Backusburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.3 days and collects up to 42.01" (1067mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, in Backusburg, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Backusburg, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Backusburg are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Backusburg, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Backusburg?

In Backusburg, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Backusburg, the average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Backusburg, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Backusburg, KY

Average temperature in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Backusburg, KY

Average pressure in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Backusburg, KY

Average wind speed in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Backusburg, KY

Average humidity in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Backusburg, KY

Average rainfall in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Backusburg, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Backusburg, KY

Average snowfall in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Backusburg, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Backusburg, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Backusburg, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Backusburg, KY

Average UV index in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Backusburg, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Backusburg, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Backusburg, KY

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

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

Backusburg, Kentucky, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location