January weather forecast
Petra, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Petra, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Petra, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average high and low temperatures of 37.4°F (3°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) respectively, January is Petra's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Petra, 37.4°F (3°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Petra is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January in Petra?

In Petra, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Petra, in January, during 8.4 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Petra, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Petra?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Petra?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Petra, KY

Average temperature in January - Petra, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Petra, KY

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

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

Average wind speed in January
Petra, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Petra, KY

Average humidity in January - Petra, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Petra, KY

Average rainfall in January - Petra, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Petra, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Petra, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petra, KY

Average snowfall in January - Petra, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petra, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Petra, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Petra, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petra, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petra, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Petra, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Petra, KY

Average UV index in January - Petra, 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
Petra, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Petra, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Petra, KY

Average visibility in January - Petra, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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