January weather forecast
Portland, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Portland, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 37.4°F (3°C) and as low as 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Portland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Portland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

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

How cold is January?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Portland, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

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.

How much does it snow in January?

In Portland, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, 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 are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Portland?

In Portland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Portland, KY

Average temperature in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average pressure in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average wind speed in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average humidity in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average rainfall in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average snowfall in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average UV index in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Portland, 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
Portland, KY

Average visibility in January - Portland, 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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