January weather forecast
Owensboro, KY

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A stunning architectural design of the famous Bluegrass Music Museum in the city of Owensboro, Kentucky

Weather in January

Owensboro residents kick off the year with moderate temperatures and relatively high humidity. The colder temperatures from 27°F (-2.8°C) to 39.9°F (4.4°C) do bring some snowfall, totalling 1.38" (35mm), usually over around 6.8 days. In comparison to the subsequent month, the city generally sees less rainfall and fewer snowfall days in January. Despite the cooler weather, Owensboro's climate in January is best enjoyed with a cup of hot cocoa indoors, as the days are shorter and the skies are often overcast. Astute observers will note the incremental lengthening of daylight hours as the month progresses.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Owensboro, in January, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Owensboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Owensboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.5 days and aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
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. 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. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), is generally the coldest month.

Is January cold?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Owensboro, is 39.9°F (4.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Owensboro, Kentucky, in January, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Owensboro in January?

In January, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout January, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Owensboro, the average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Owensboro?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Owensboro, KY

Average temperature in January - Owensboro, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°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 (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°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°F).

Average pressure in January
Owensboro, KY

Average pressure in January - Owensboro, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Owensboro, KY

Average wind speed in January - Owensboro, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Owensboro, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Owensboro, KY

Average rainfall in January - Owensboro, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Owensboro, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Owensboro, KY

Average snowfall in January - Owensboro, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.38"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Owensboro, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Owensboro, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Owensboro, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Owensboro, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Owensboro, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Owensboro, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Owensboro, KY

Average UV index in January - Owensboro, 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
Owensboro, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Owensboro, KY

Average visibility in January - Owensboro, 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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