January weather forecast
Elsmere, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Elsmere, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Elsmere, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Elsmere, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elsmere, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elsmere, Kentucky, are January through April, October through December. In Elsmere, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elsmere, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Elsmere is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January in Elsmere, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elsmere. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Elsmere?

In Elsmere, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 36°F (2.2°C) at the peak and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in Elsmere in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Elsmere, is 36°F (2.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Elsmere?

The average relative humidity in January in Elsmere is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January in Elsmere?

In Elsmere, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elsmere in January?

In Elsmere, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

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

In Elsmere, Kentucky, the average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Elsmere?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elsmere, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elsmere?

The month with the least sunshine in Elsmere is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Elsmere?

In Elsmere, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elsmere?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Elsmere?

In Elsmere, 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
Elsmere, KY

Average temperature in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Elsmere, KY

Average pressure in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Elsmere, KY

Average wind speed in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Elsmere, KY

Average humidity in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Elsmere, KY

Average rainfall in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Elsmere, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elsmere, KY

Average snowfall in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elsmere, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Elsmere, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elsmere, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Elsmere, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12 days).

Average UV index in January
Elsmere, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Elsmere, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Elsmere, 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 28).

Average visibility in January
Elsmere, KY

Average visibility in January - Elsmere, 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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