January weather forecast
Ransom, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Ransom, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Ransom's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ransom, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, in Ransom, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ransom, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:51 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice 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. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a minimum average of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Ransom, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ransom, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ransom, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:51 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 many hours of sunshine does Ransom have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month 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 intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Ransom, KY

Average temperature in January - Ransom, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°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 (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Ransom, KY

Average pressure in January - Ransom, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ransom, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Ransom, KY

Average humidity in January - Ransom, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Ransom, KY

Average rainfall in January - Ransom, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Ransom, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Ransom, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ransom, KY

Average snowfall in January - Ransom, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ransom, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Ransom, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ransom, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ransom, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Ransom, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Ransom, KY

Average UV index in January - Ransom, 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
Ransom, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Ransom, 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 31).

Average visibility in January
Ransom, KY

Average visibility in January - Ransom, 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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