January weather forecast
Handshoe, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Handshoe, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Handshoe experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.8 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Handshoe, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h 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, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
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. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Handshoe's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

How cold is January?

In Handshoe, in January, the average high-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Handshoe, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Handshoe, in January, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Handshoe, during January, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Handshoe, 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 7:46 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Handshoe, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Handshoe?

In Handshoe, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Handshoe, KY

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

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Handshoe, KY

Average pressure in January - Handshoe, 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
Handshoe, KY

Average wind speed in January - Handshoe, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Handshoe, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Handshoe, KY

Average rainfall in January - Handshoe, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Handshoe, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Handshoe, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Handshoe, KY

Average snowfall in January - Handshoe, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Handshoe, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Handshoe, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Handshoe, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Handshoe, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Handshoe, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Handshoe, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Handshoe, KY

Average UV index in January - Handshoe, 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
Handshoe, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Handshoe, 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 30).

Average visibility in January
Handshoe, KY

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

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

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