January weather forecast
Hopkinsville, KY

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Weather in January

Hopkinsville, Kentucky faces a chilly start to the year in January, marked by lower temperatures, prominent cloud cover, and a significant chance of snowfall. As locals bundle up for the cold wave, the arrival of occasional rainfall contributes to the overall humidity level, with January averaging a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Compared to the upcoming month of February, this period sees slightly less precipitation and lesser daylight hours. On brighter days, residents can take advantage of approximately 10 hours of daylight. The winter chill in January carries a certain serenity tinted with the hues of the snow-capped landscape.

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Hopkinsville is 77%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hopkinsville, in January, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hopkinsville, the average sunshine in January is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Hopkinsville, Kentucky, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Is it cold during January?

In Hopkinsville, in January, the average high-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Hopkinsville, in January, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Hopkinsville, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hopkinsville have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hopkinsville have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average temperature in January - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.1°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 (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average pressure in January - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average wind speed in January - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average humidity in January - Hopkinsville, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average rainfall in January - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average snowfall in January - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Hopkinsville, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hopkinsville, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average UV index in January - Hopkinsville, 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
Hopkinsville, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Hopkinsville, KY

Average visibility in January - Hopkinsville, 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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