January weather forecast
McGowan, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in McGowan, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

McGowan's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In McGowan, in January, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In McGowan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.5 days and collects up to 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In McGowan, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.5 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

In McGowan, Kentucky, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

McGowan's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and lows of 28.4°F (-2°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in McGowan, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in McGowan?

In McGowan, in January, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In McGowan, during January, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does McGowan have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in McGowan 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
McGowan, KY

Average temperature in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°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 (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in January
McGowan, KY

Average pressure in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
McGowan, KY

Average wind speed in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
McGowan, KY

Average humidity in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
McGowan, KY

Average rainfall in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
McGowan, KY

Average rainfall days in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
McGowan, KY

Average snowfall in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McGowan, KY

Average snowfall days in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
McGowan, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
McGowan, KY

Average sunshine days in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
McGowan, KY

Average UV index in January - McGowan, 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
McGowan, KY

Average cloud cover in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
McGowan, KY

Average visibility in January - McGowan, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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