January weather forecast
Loretto, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Loretto, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

Loretto reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 39.9°F (4.4°C) at the peak and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Loretto, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Loretto, in January, during 7.8 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Loretto, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Loretto's January weather reaches an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Loretto, is 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Loretto, in January, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Loretto?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Loretto, KY

Average temperature in January - Loretto, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Loretto, KY

Average pressure in January - Loretto, 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
Loretto, KY

Average wind speed in January - Loretto, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Loretto, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Loretto, KY

Average rainfall in January - Loretto, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Loretto, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Loretto, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Loretto, KY

Average snowfall in January - Loretto, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Loretto, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Loretto, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Loretto, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Loretto, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Loretto, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Loretto, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in January
Loretto, KY

Average UV index in January - Loretto, 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
Loretto, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Loretto, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Loretto, KY

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

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

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