January weather forecast
Drift, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Drift, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Drift, Kentucky, sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Drift, during January, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Drift, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Drift, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Drift?

January stands out as Drift's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold is January in Drift?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Drift are 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Drift?

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

How much does it rain in Drift in January?

In Drift, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Drift?

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 Drift in January?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Drift?

On the first day of January in Drift, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Drift?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Drift, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Drift have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Drift?

In Drift, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Drift, KY

Average temperature in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average pressure in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average wind speed in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average humidity in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average rainfall in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average snowfall in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average UV index in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Drift, 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
Drift, KY

Average visibility in January - Drift, 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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