January weather forecast
Danville, KY

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Weather in January

The Danville, Kentucky, experiences an icy January. Compared to December, both the high and low temperatures drop causing a severe chill in the air. As the city transitions from winter to spring, people often experience a slightly shorter period of daylight than the previous month. These cold conditions can force residents to stay indoors, delaying any outdoor activity until weather conditions get better. Preparing for snow is also advisable, with the potential for turns in weather conditions.

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 39.4°F (4.1°C) and lows at 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Danville, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Danville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.5 days and collects up to 38.94" (989mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Danville are January through April, October through December. In Danville, Kentucky, in January, during 9.3 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 39.4°F (4.1°C) at the peak and 26.6°F (-3°C) at the low.

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Danville, in January, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Danville, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Danville, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

When is 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Danville, KY

Average temperature in January - Danville, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Danville, KY

Average pressure in January - Danville, 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
Danville, KY

Average wind speed in January - Danville, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Danville, KY

Average humidity in January - Danville, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Danville, KY

Average rainfall in January - Danville, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.72"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, April and December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in January
Danville, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Danville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Danville, KY

Average snowfall in January - Danville, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Danville, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Danville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Danville, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Danville, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Danville, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Danville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Danville, KY

Average UV index in January - Danville, 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
Danville, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Danville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Danville, KY

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

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

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