January weather forecast
Poplar Highlands, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°F (3.7°C) and min 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Poplar Highlands experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In Poplar Highlands, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Poplar Highlands, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. In Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.7 days and aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Poplar Highlands is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 38.7°F (3.7°C) at the peak and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) at the base.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Poplar Highlands, is 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in Poplar Highlands, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, during January, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Poplar Highlands have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

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 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Poplar Highlands, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.7°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Poplar Highlands, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average wind speed in January - Poplar Highlands, 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
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average humidity in January - Poplar Highlands, 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
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average rainfall in January - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average snowfall in January - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Poplar Highlands, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average UV index in January - Poplar Highlands, 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
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average visibility in January - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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