January weather forecast
Morgantown, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Morgantown, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 41°F (5°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 41°F (5°C) at the peak and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at the low.

Humidity

In Morgantown, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Morgantown, in January, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Morgantown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.2 days and collects up to 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Morgantown, in January, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Morgantown, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Morgantown experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 41°F (5°C) and a minimum of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Is it cold in Morgantown during January?

The high-temperature during January is 41°F (5°C) and the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Morgantown?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Morgantown, Kentucky, in January, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Morgantown?

In Morgantown, in January, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Morgantown have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Morgantown have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Morgantown, KY

Average temperature in January - Morgantown, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Morgantown, KY

Average pressure in January - Morgantown, 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
Morgantown, KY

Average wind speed in January - Morgantown, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

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

Average humidity in January
Morgantown, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Morgantown, KY

Average rainfall in January - Morgantown, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Morgantown, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Morgantown, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Morgantown, KY

Average snowfall in January - Morgantown, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Morgantown, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Morgantown, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Morgantown, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Morgantown, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Morgantown, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Morgantown, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Morgantown, KY

Average UV index in January - Morgantown, 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
Morgantown, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Morgantown, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Morgantown, KY

Average visibility in January - Morgantown, 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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