January weather forecast
Leitchfield, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Leitchfield, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Leitchfield, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Leitchfield, in January, during 10 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Leitchfield, in January, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Leitchfield, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.3 days and aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Leitchfield, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Leitchfield are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Leitchfield?

In Leitchfield, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 40.6°F (4.8°C) and reaching a low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Is it cold in Leitchfield during January?

In Leitchfield, 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Leitchfield?

The average relative humidity in January in Leitchfield, Kentucky, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Leitchfield in January?

In Leitchfield, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Leitchfield in January?

In January, in Leitchfield, Kentucky, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Leitchfield have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Leitchfield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:07 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Leitchfield?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Leitchfield?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Leitchfield, Kentucky, is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Leitchfield?

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

Average temperature in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average temperature in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average pressure in January - Leitchfield, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average wind speed in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average humidity in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average rainfall in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average snowfall in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Leitchfield, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Leitchfield, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Leitchfield, KY

Average UV index in January - Leitchfield, 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
Leitchfield, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Leitchfield, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Leitchfield, KY

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

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

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