January weather forecast
Fords Branch, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Fords Branch, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fords Branch, in January, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Fords Branch witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Is January cold?

The high-temperature, in January, in Fords Branch, records 41.2°F (5.1°C), while the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

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.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fords Branch, 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 January, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Fords Branch?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Fords Branch have in January?

In Fords Branch, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

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 Fords Branch, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fords Branch, KY

Average temperature in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average pressure in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average wind speed in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average humidity in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average rainfall in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average snowfall in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average UV index in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Fords Branch, 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
Fords Branch, KY

Average visibility in January - Fords Branch, 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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