January weather forecast
Leon, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Leon, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

In Leon, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 38.8°F (3.8°C) at the peak and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Leon, during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Leon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.1 days and collects up to 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Leon. In Leon, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.9 snowfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Leon is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January in Leon, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Leon. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Leon?

Leon witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Is January cold in Leon?

The high-temperature in Leon, Kentucky, during January is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Leon?

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

How much does it rain in Leon in January?

In Leon, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Leon?

In Leon, in January, during 10.1 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Leon?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leon, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Leon?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Leon.

How many hours of sunshine does Leon have in January?

In Leon, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Leon?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Leon?

In Leon, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Leon, KY

Average temperature in January - Leon, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Leon, KY

Average pressure in January - Leon, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Leon, KY

Average wind speed in January - Leon, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Leon, KY

Average humidity in January - Leon, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Leon, KY

Average rainfall in January - Leon, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Leon, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Leon, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Leon, KY

Average snowfall in January - Leon, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Leon, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Leon, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Leon, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Leon, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Leon, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Leon, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Leon, KY

Average UV index in January - Leon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Leon, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Leon, 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
Leon, KY

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

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

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