January weather forecast
Monticello, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Monticello, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.9°F (5.5°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Monticello, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Monticello, during January, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.5 snowfall days, and 10.75" (273mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Monticello is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h 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 average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Is it cold during January?

In Monticello, in January, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Monticello have in January?

In Monticello, the average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Monticello have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Monticello, KY

Average temperature in January - Monticello, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Monticello, KY

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

Average wind speed in January
Monticello, KY

Average wind speed in January - Monticello, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Monticello, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Monticello, KY

Average rainfall in January - Monticello, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Monticello, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Monticello, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Monticello, KY

Average snowfall in January - Monticello, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Monticello, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Monticello, 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
Monticello, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Monticello, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Monticello, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Monticello, KY

Average UV index in January - Monticello, 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
Monticello, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Monticello, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Monticello, KY

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

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

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