January weather forecast
Forkton, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Forkton, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.1°F (5.6°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Forkton's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Forkton, in January, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Forkton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.5 days and collects up to 41.85" (1063mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forkton, in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.4 snowfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forkton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.4h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Is it cold during January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Forkton, in January, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forkton, during January, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forkton have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Forkton have in January?

In Forkton, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Forkton, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Forkton, KY

Average temperature in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Forkton, KY

Average pressure in January - Forkton, 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
Forkton, KY

Average wind speed in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Forkton, KY

Average humidity in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Forkton, KY

Average rainfall in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and July (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in January
Forkton, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forkton, KY

Average snowfall in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forkton, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Forkton, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forkton, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Forkton, KY

Average UV index in January - Forkton, 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
Forkton, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Forkton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Forkton, KY

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

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

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