January weather forecast
Raccoon, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Raccoon, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Raccoon, in January, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. 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

In Raccoon, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
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.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Is January cold?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Raccoon, during January, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Raccoon 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 Raccoon, in January, during 11.4 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Raccoon?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Raccoon.

How many hours of sunshine does Raccoon have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Raccoon?

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 Raccoon, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Raccoon, KY

Average temperature in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average pressure in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average wind speed in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average humidity in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average rainfall in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average snowfall in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

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

Average sunshine days in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average UV index in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average visibility in January - Raccoon, 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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