January weather forecast
Joy, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Joy, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Joy, during January, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Joy, in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Joy, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Joy, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
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. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold does it get in January?

In January, in Joy, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Joy, in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Joy, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Joy have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:16 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Joy, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Joy, KY

Average temperature in January - Joy, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Joy, KY

Average pressure in January - Joy, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Joy, KY

Average wind speed in January - Joy, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Joy, KY

Average humidity in January - Joy, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Joy, KY

Average rainfall in January - Joy, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Joy, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Joy, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Joy, KY

Average snowfall in January - Joy, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Joy, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Joy, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Joy, KY

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Joy, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Joy, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Joy, KY

Average UV index in January - Joy, 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
Joy, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Joy, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Joy, KY

Average visibility in January - Joy, 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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