January weather forecast
Olmstead, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Olmstead, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.4°F (5.8°C) and min 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Olmstead's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Olmstead, in January, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olmstead, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January, March and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Olmstead is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Olmstead, the average sunshine in January is 4.7h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Olmstead?

January is the coldest month in Olmstead, with an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

How cold is January in Olmstead?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Olmstead, is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Olmstead?

The average relative humidity in January in Olmstead, Kentucky, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Olmstead in January?

In January, in Olmstead, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Olmstead?

The months with the most snowfall in Olmstead, Kentucky, are January, March and December, with an average 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Olmstead in January?

In Olmstead, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Olmstead have in January?

The average day length in January in Olmstead, Kentucky, is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Olmstead?

On the first day of January in Olmstead, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Olmstead have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Olmstead, Kentucky, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Olmstead?

January, February 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 Olmstead?

In Olmstead, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Olmstead, KY

Average temperature in January - Olmstead, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°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 (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.9°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 (28.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Olmstead, KY

Average pressure in January - Olmstead, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Olmstead, KY

Average wind speed in January - Olmstead, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Olmstead, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Olmstead, KY

Average rainfall in January - Olmstead, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Olmstead, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Olmstead, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Olmstead, KY

Average snowfall in January - Olmstead, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, March and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Olmstead, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Olmstead, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Olmstead, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Olmstead, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Olmstead, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Olmstead, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Olmstead, KY

Average UV index in January - Olmstead, 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
Olmstead, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Olmstead, KY

Average visibility in January - Olmstead, 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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