January weather forecast
Hazard, KY

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

Hazard notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hazard, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hazard, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hazard, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hazard, there are 33.3 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
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. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Hazard?

In Hazard, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold does it get in Hazard in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hazard during January are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Hazard?

The average relative humidity in January in Hazard, Kentucky, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Hazard in January?

In Hazard, Kentucky, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Hazard?

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

What is the average length of the day in January in Hazard?

In Hazard, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Hazard?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hazard, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hazard?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Hazard have in January?

In Hazard, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hazard?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Hazard?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Hazard is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from 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
Hazard, KY

Average temperature in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average pressure in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average wind speed in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average humidity in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average rainfall in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average snowfall in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average UV index in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Hazard, 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
Hazard, KY

Average visibility in January - Hazard, 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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