January weather forecast
Chatham, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Chatham, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Chatham, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Chatham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.5 days and collects up to 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Chatham, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Chatham reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 36.9°F (2.7°C) at the peak and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

In Chatham, 36.9°F (2.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Chatham, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Chatham?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Chatham, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months 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 reading in January in Chatham?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Chatham, KY

Average temperature in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Chatham, KY

Average pressure in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Chatham, KY

Average wind speed in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Chatham, KY

Average humidity in January - Chatham, 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, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Chatham, KY

Average rainfall in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Chatham, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chatham, KY

Average snowfall in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chatham, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Chatham, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chatham, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chatham, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Chatham, KY

Average UV index in January - Chatham, 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
Chatham, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Chatham, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Chatham, KY

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

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

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