January weather forecast
Martha, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Martha, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Martha, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Martha, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.6 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Martha is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Martha, records 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Martha, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Martha, in January, during 10.9 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Martha have in January?

In Martha, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Martha?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Martha have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Martha, KY

Average temperature in January - Martha, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.3°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Martha, KY

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Martha, KY

Average wind speed in January - Martha, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Martha, KY

Average humidity in January - Martha, 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 August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Martha, KY

Average rainfall in January - Martha, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Martha, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Martha, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Martha, KY

Average snowfall in January - Martha, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Martha, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Martha, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Martha, 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: 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
Martha, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Martha, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Martha, KY

Average UV index in January - Martha, 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
Martha, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Martha, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Martha, KY

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

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

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