January weather forecast
Rochester, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Rochester, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Rochester experiences its lowest average temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 41°F (5°C) and a minimum of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, during January, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rochester, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 41°F (5°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Rochester, the average day length in January is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Rochester?

In Rochester, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

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 reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Rochester, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°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 (41°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
Rochester, KY

Average pressure in January - Rochester, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rochester, KY

Average wind speed in January - Rochester, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Rochester, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Rochester, KY

Average rainfall in January - Rochester, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Rochester, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Rochester, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rochester, KY

Average snowfall in January - Rochester, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rochester, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Rochester, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Rochester, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rochester, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rochester, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Rochester, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Rochester, KY

Average UV index in January - Rochester, 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
Rochester, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Rochester, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Rochester, KY

Average visibility in January - Rochester, 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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