January weather forecast
Franklin, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Franklin, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Franklin's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and lows of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Franklin, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.5 rainfall days, and 37.2" (945mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Franklin. In Franklin, in January, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Franklin, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Franklin's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and lows of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Franklin, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Franklin, in January, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Franklin, Kentucky, in January, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Franklin, KY

Average temperature in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Franklin, KY

Average pressure in January - Franklin, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Franklin, KY

Average wind speed in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

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

Average humidity in January
Franklin, KY

Average humidity in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Franklin, KY

Average rainfall in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
Franklin, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Franklin, KY

Average snowfall in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Franklin, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Franklin, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Franklin, 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 3min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Franklin, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Franklin, KY

Average UV index in January - Franklin, 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
Franklin, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Franklin, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Franklin, KY

Average visibility in January - Franklin, 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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