January weather forecast
Dalton, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Dalton, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dalton, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.8 rainfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dalton, during January, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dalton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 40.5°F (4.7°C) and lows at 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Dalton, in January, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Dalton, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dalton, in January, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dalton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dalton have in January?

In Dalton, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Dalton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Dalton, KY

Average temperature in January - Dalton, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Dalton, KY

Average pressure in January - Dalton, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dalton, KY

Average wind speed in January - Dalton, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Dalton, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Dalton, KY

Average rainfall in January - Dalton, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Dalton, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Dalton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dalton, KY

Average snowfall in January - Dalton, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dalton, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Dalton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Dalton, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dalton, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dalton, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Dalton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Dalton, KY

Average UV index in January - Dalton, 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
Dalton, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Dalton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Dalton, KY

Average visibility in January - Dalton, 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).

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