January weather forecast
Poverty, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Poverty, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Poverty, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.1 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Poverty, in January, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Poverty, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.5 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Poverty, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Poverty experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Poverty, records 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Poverty, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Poverty, during January, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Poverty, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Poverty have in January?

The average day length in January in Poverty is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:11 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Poverty, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity 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.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Poverty, KY

Average temperature in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Poverty, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Poverty, KY

Average wind speed in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Poverty, KY

Average humidity in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Poverty, KY

Average rainfall in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Poverty, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Poverty, KY

Average snowfall in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Poverty, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Poverty, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Poverty, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Poverty, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Poverty, KY

Average UV index in January - Poverty, 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
Poverty, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Poverty, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Poverty, KY

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

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

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