January weather forecast
Fort Thomas, KY

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Weather in January

January ushers in the New Year with a mix of frosty temperatures and precipitation in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Locals often experience heavy cloud cover, with temperatures between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C). However, the sun graces the sky for an average of 3.9 hours a day, providing a pleasant contrast to the dominantly cold weather. Residents should also anticipate both rain and snowfall in January. The atmospheric pressure is quite stable around this time, leading to a fairly predictable weather.

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Thomas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Fort Thomas, in January, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Fort Thomas, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Fort Thomas's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) to a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Fort Thomas, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average temperature in January - Fort Thomas, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average pressure in January - Fort Thomas, 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
Fort Thomas, KY

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

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

Average humidity in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average humidity in January - Fort Thomas, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

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

Average rainfall in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average rainfall in January - Fort Thomas, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Thomas, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average snowfall in January - Fort Thomas, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Thomas, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Fort Thomas, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Thomas, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Thomas, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average UV index in January - Fort Thomas, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Thomas, 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 27).

Average visibility in January
Fort Thomas, KY

Average visibility in January - Fort Thomas, 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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