January weather forecast
Drake, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Drake, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.1°F (5.6°C) and min 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

Drake experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Drake, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Drake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.6 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Drake. In Drake, in January, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Drake, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Drake is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Drake is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Drake?

January tends to be the coldest month in Drake, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

How cold is it in Drake in January?

In January, in Drake, the average high-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Drake?

In Drake, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in Drake in January?

In Drake, Kentucky, in January, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Drake in January?

In Drake, in January, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Drake?

In Drake, the average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Drake?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Drake, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Drake?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Drake?

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 reading in January in Drake?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Drake, KY

Average temperature in January - Drake, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Drake, KY

Average pressure in January - Drake, 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
Drake, KY

Average wind speed in January - Drake, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Drake, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Drake, KY

Average rainfall in January - Drake, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Drake, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Drake, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Drake, KY

Average snowfall in January - Drake, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Drake, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Drake, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Drake, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Drake, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Drake, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Drake, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Drake, KY

Average UV index in January - Drake, 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
Drake, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Drake, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Drake, KY

Average visibility in January - Drake, 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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