January weather forecast
Payton, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Payton, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively, January is Payton's coldest month.

Humidity

In Payton, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Payton, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.5 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Payton, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Payton is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Payton, KY

Average temperature in January - Payton, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°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 (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Payton, KY

Average pressure in January - Payton, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Payton, KY

Average wind speed in January - Payton, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Payton, KY

Average humidity in January - Payton, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Payton, KY

Average rainfall in January - Payton, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Payton, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Payton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Payton, KY

Average snowfall in January - Payton, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Payton, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Payton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Payton, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Payton, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Payton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Payton, KY

Average UV index in January - Payton, 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
Payton, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Payton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Payton, KY

Average visibility in January - Payton, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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