January weather forecast
Smith, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Smith, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In Smith, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Smith, in January, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.4 rainfall days, and 40.28" (1023mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Smith are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Smith, Kentucky, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 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. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Smith?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Is January cold?

In January, in Smith, the average high-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Smith, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Smith?

In Smith, in January, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Smith?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Smith, during January, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

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 many hours of sunshine does Smith have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Smith, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Smith, KY

Average pressure in January - Smith, 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
Smith, KY

Average wind speed in January - Smith, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Smith, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Smith, KY

Average rainfall in January - Smith, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Smith, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Smith, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Smith, KY

Average snowfall in January - Smith, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Smith, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Smith, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Smith, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Smith, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Smith, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Smith, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Smith, KY

Average UV index in January - Smith, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Smith, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Smith, KY

Average visibility in January - Smith, 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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