January weather forecast
Columbia, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Columbia, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Columbia's January weather reaches an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In Columbia, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Columbia, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.3 rainfall days, and 38.27" (972mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Columbia, in January, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.3 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively, January is Columbia's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Columbia, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Columbia, during January, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Columbia, the average day length in January is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in January?

In Columbia, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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.
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Average temperature in January
Columbia, KY

Average temperature in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Columbia, KY

Average pressure in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Columbia, KY

Average wind speed in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Columbia, KY

Average humidity in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

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

Average rainfall in January
Columbia, KY

Average rainfall in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

Average rainfall days in January
Columbia, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Columbia, KY

Average snowfall in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Columbia, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Columbia, KY

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Columbia, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Columbia, KY

Average UV index in January - Columbia, 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
Columbia, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Columbia, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Columbia, KY

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

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

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