January weather forecast
Sassafras, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Sassafras, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sassafras, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sassafras, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Sassafras, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of January in Sassafras, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

During January, Sassafras experiences an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sassafras, during January, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sassafras have in January?

In Sassafras, 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 7:45 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Sassafras have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Sassafras, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Sassafras, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Sassafras, KY

Average pressure in January - Sassafras, 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
Sassafras, KY

Average wind speed in January - Sassafras, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Sassafras, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Sassafras, KY

Average rainfall in January - Sassafras, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Sassafras, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Sassafras, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sassafras, KY

Average snowfall in January - Sassafras, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sassafras, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Sassafras, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Sassafras, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sassafras, 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, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sassafras, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Sassafras, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Sassafras, KY

Average UV index in January - Sassafras, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Sassafras, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Sassafras, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Sassafras, KY

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

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

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