January weather forecast
Foster, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Foster, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and max 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

Foster experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 37.4°F (3°C) and a minimum of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Foster, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Foster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Foster, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Foster, the average high-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January in Foster?

In January, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Foster, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Foster have in January?

In Foster, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:56 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 Foster have in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Foster, KY

Average temperature in January - Foster, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Foster, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Foster, KY

Average wind speed in January - Foster, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Foster, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Foster, KY

Average rainfall in January - Foster, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Foster, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Foster, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Foster, KY

Average snowfall in January - Foster, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Foster, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Foster, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Foster, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Foster, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Foster, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Foster, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Foster, KY

Average UV index in January - Foster, 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
Foster, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Foster, 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
Foster, KY

Average visibility in January - Foster, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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