January weather forecast
New Castle, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in New Castle, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

New Castle's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.9 rainfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Castle, during January, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 6.02" (153mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in New Castle?

In New Castle, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 38.3°F (3.5°C) and reaching a low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature in New Castle during January is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In New Castle, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In New Castle, in January, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does New Castle have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in New Castle.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
New Castle, KY

Average temperature in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°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 (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in January
New Castle, KY

Average pressure in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
New Castle, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
New Castle, KY

Average humidity in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
New Castle, KY

Average rainfall in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
New Castle, KY

Average rainfall days in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
New Castle, KY

Average snowfall in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
New Castle, KY

Average snowfall days in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
New Castle, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Castle, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in January
New Castle, KY

Average sunshine days in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
New Castle, KY

Average UV index in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
New Castle, KY

Average cloud cover in January - New Castle, 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 28).

Average visibility in January
New Castle, KY

Average visibility in January - New Castle, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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