January weather forecast
Clay City, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Clay City, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Clay City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.3 days and collects up to 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clay City, in January, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Clay City, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Clay City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 39.7°F (4.3°C) and as low as 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Clay City?

In Clay City, during January, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Clay City, in January, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Clay City have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:57 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 many hours of sunshine does Clay City have in January?

In Clay City, the average sunshine duration in January is 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Clay City, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Clay City, KY

Average temperature in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Clay City, KY

Average pressure in January - Clay City, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Clay City, KY

Average wind speed in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Clay City, KY

Average humidity in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Clay City, KY

Average rainfall in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Clay City, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clay City, KY

Average snowfall in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clay City, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Clay City, KY

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clay City, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Clay City, KY

Average UV index in January - Clay City, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Clay City, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Clay City, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Clay City, KY

Average visibility in January - Clay City, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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