January weather forecast
Oakland, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Oakland, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Oakland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.6 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Oakland, in January, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Oakland is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oakland 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Oakland?

In Oakland, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

How cold is it in Oakland in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Oakland during January are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Oakland?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Oakland?

In Oakland, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oakland in January?

In Oakland, Kentucky, during January, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Oakland?

In January, the average day length in Oakland, Kentucky, is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Oakland?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 5:08 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakland have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Oakland, Kentucky, is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Oakland?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Oakland?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Oakland, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Oakland, KY

Average temperature in January - Oakland, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Oakland, KY

Average pressure in January - Oakland, 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
Oakland, KY

Average wind speed in January - Oakland, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

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

Average humidity in January
Oakland, KY

Average humidity in January - Oakland, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Oakland, KY

Average rainfall in January - Oakland, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Oakland, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Oakland, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oakland, KY

Average snowfall in January - Oakland, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oakland, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Oakland, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Oakland, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oakland, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Oakland, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Oakland, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Oakland, KY

Average UV index in January - Oakland, 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
Oakland, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Oakland, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Oakland, KY

Average visibility in January - Oakland, 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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