January weather forecast
Ghent, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ghent, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low-temperature average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ghent, in January, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.7 rainfall days, and 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ghent, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Ghent, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ghent, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 37.2°F (2.9°C) and as low as 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Ghent experiences an average high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ghent?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ghent, in January, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Ghent, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Ghent, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ghent, KY

Average wind speed in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Ghent, KY

Average humidity in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Ghent, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ghent, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ghent, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Ghent, KY

Average UV index in January - Ghent, 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
Ghent, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Ghent, KY

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

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

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