January weather forecast
Gays Creek, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Gays Creek, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

January is Gays Creek's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and lows of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, in Gays Creek, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gays Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Gays Creek, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Gays Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Is it cold during January?

In January, in Gays Creek, the average high-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Gays Creek, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gays Creek have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Gays Creek.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Gays Creek, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Gays Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average temperature in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average pressure in January - Gays Creek, 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
Gays Creek, KY

Average wind speed in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average humidity in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average rainfall in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average snowfall in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Gays Creek, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gays Creek, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average UV index in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Gays Creek, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Gays Creek, KY

Average visibility in January - Gays Creek, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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