January weather forecast
Draffin, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Draffin, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°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 27°F (-2.8°C) at the base.

Humidity

In Draffin, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Draffin, in January, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Draffin, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Draffin is January, with an average of 4.1h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, having an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), is the coldest month.

Is it cold during January?

January temperatures in Draffin vary between a high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Draffin, in January, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Draffin, Kentucky, during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Draffin have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Draffin have in January?

In Draffin, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Draffin is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Draffin, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Draffin, KY

Average pressure in January - Draffin, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Draffin, KY

Average wind speed in January - Draffin, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Draffin, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Draffin, KY

Average rainfall in January - Draffin, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Draffin, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Draffin, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Draffin, KY

Average snowfall in January - Draffin, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Draffin, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Draffin, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Draffin, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Draffin, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Draffin, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Draffin, KY

Average UV index in January - Draffin, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Draffin, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Draffin, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Draffin, KY

Average visibility in January - Draffin, 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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