January weather forecast
Pikeville, KY

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Weather in January

January in Pikeville, Kentucky, begins with colder temperatures and moderate snowfall, leading to the ground often being covered in a light layer of snow. A distinct characteristic of this month is the low daylight hours of 9.9 hours, with only 4.1 hours of that being sunlight. With a chilly average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and low of 27°F (-2.8°C), this month tends to be one of the coldest of the year. The brisk wind of January, gusting up to 9.9mph (15.9km/h), further contributes to the cool climate. The variation in weather conditions from December to February is not significant, making January yet another winter month in Pikeville.

Temperature

Pikeville reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 41.2°F (5.1°C) at the peak and 27°F (-2.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Pikeville, in January, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pikeville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Pikeville, January, temperatures average a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Is January cold?

In Pikeville, 41.2°F (5.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Pikeville, in January, during 11.4 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Pikeville have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Pikeville have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Pikeville, KY

Average temperature in January - Pikeville, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Pikeville, KY

Average pressure in January - Pikeville, 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
Pikeville, KY

Average wind speed in January - Pikeville, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Pikeville, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Pikeville, KY

Average rainfall in January - Pikeville, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Pikeville, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Pikeville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pikeville, KY

Average snowfall in January - Pikeville, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pikeville, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Pikeville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pikeville, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pikeville, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Pikeville, KY

Average UV index in January - Pikeville, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Pikeville, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Pikeville, 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 32).

Average visibility in January
Pikeville, KY

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

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

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