January weather forecast
Risner, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Risner, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Risner, during January, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Risner, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.8 days and collects up to 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Risner, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature during January is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Risner, in January, during 11.6 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Risner, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Risner have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Risner is 4.2h.

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 in Risner.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Risner, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Risner, KY

Average temperature in January - Risner, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Risner, KY

Average pressure in January - Risner, 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
Risner, KY

Average wind speed in January - Risner, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Risner, KY

Average humidity in January - Risner, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Risner, KY

Average rainfall in January - Risner, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Risner, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Risner, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Risner, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Risner, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Risner, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Risner, 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Risner, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Risner, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Risner, KY

Average UV index in January - Risner, 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
Risner, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Risner, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Risner, KY

Average visibility in January - Risner, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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