January weather forecast
Dorton, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Dorton, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Dorton's January weather, with an average high temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dorton, during January, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.6 rainfall days, and 40.75" (1035mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dorton, during January, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 39.9°F (4.4°C) at the peak and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) at the base.

How cold is it in January?

In Dorton, in January, the average high-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Dorton, during January, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dorton, during January, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dorton have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h 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 4.3h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Dorton, KY

Average temperature in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Dorton, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Dorton, KY

Average wind speed in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Dorton, KY

Average humidity in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Dorton, KY

Average rainfall in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in January
Dorton, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Dorton, KY

Average snowfall in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Dorton, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dorton, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dorton, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dorton, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Dorton, KY

Average UV index in January - Dorton, 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
Dorton, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Dorton, KY

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

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

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