January weather forecast
Ellen, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ellen, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ellen, Kentucky, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ellen, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 13.35" (339mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Ellen experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a minimum of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold does it get in Ellen in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in Ellen in January?

In Ellen, in January, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ellen, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Ellen, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Ellen?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellen have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Ellen, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ellen, KY

Average temperature in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Ellen, KY

Average pressure in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ellen, KY

Average wind speed in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Ellen, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Ellen, KY

Average rainfall in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Ellen, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ellen, KY

Average snowfall in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ellen, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ellen, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Ellen, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Ellen, KY

Average UV index in January - Ellen, 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
Ellen, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Ellen, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Ellen, KY

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

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

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