January weather forecast
Laura, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Laura, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Laura, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Laura, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:51 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 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 maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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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 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), is recognized as the coldest in Laura.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Laura, records 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Laura, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Laura have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

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 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Laura, KY

Average temperature in January - Laura, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Laura, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Laura, KY

Average wind speed in January - Laura, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Laura, KY

Average humidity in January - Laura, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Laura, KY

Average rainfall in January - Laura, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Laura, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Laura, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Laura, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Laura, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Laura, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Laura, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Laura, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Laura, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Laura, KY

Average UV index in January - Laura, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Laura, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Laura, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Laura, KY

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

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

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