January weather forecast
Drakesboro, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Drakesboro, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Drakesboro is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Drakesboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, in Drakesboro, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 6.42" (163mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), is the coldest month in Drakesboro, Kentucky.

Is January cold?

The high-temperature, in January, in Drakesboro, is 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Drakesboro, Kentucky, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Drakesboro?

In Drakesboro, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Drakesboro, in January, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Drakesboro have in January?

In Drakesboro, 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Drakesboro, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.8°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 (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Drakesboro, KY

Average pressure in January - Drakesboro, 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
Drakesboro, KY

Average wind speed in January - Drakesboro, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Drakesboro, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Drakesboro, KY

Average rainfall in January - Drakesboro, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Drakesboro, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Drakesboro, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Drakesboro, KY

Average snowfall in January - Drakesboro, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Drakesboro, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Drakesboro, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Drakesboro, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Drakesboro, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Drakesboro, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Drakesboro, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Drakesboro, KY

Average UV index in January - Drakesboro, 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
Drakesboro, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Drakesboro, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Drakesboro, KY

Average visibility in January - Drakesboro, 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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