Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, with its high-temperature average of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), is the coldest month.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 76%.Rainfall
In Salem, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Salem, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Salem, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.On the first day of January in Salem, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 4.6h 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in January?
How many days does it snow in January?
How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Salem?
What are the months with the least sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in January?
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
How high is the UV index in January in Salem?
Average temperature in January
Salem, KY
- Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Salem, 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
Salem, KY
- Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in January
Salem, KY
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Salem, KY
- Average rainfall in January: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in January
Salem, KY
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in January
Salem, KY
- Average snowfall in January: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Salem, KY
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Salem, 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 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Salem, KY
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Salem, 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
Salem, KY
- Average cloud cover in January: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Salem, 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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