January weather forecast
Dawson Springs, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 41.2°F (5.1°C) at the peak and 28°F (-2.2°C) at the base.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dawson Springs, during January, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Dawson Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.1 days and collects up to 12.28" (312mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dawson Springs, in January, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dawson Springs, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With its average high temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Dawson Springs, 41.2°F (5.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 28°F (-2.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Dawson Springs, Kentucky, in January, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Dawson Springs, the average day length in January is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 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?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dawson Springs have in January?

In Dawson Springs, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average temperature in January - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28°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 (28°F).

Average pressure in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average pressure in January - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average wind speed in January - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average humidity in January - Dawson Springs, 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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average rainfall in January - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average snowfall in January - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dawson Springs, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Dawson Springs, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Dawson Springs, KY

Average UV index in January - Dawson Springs, 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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Dawson Springs, 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
Dawson Springs, KY

Average visibility in January - Dawson Springs, 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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