January weather forecast
Sonora, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sonora, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°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 78%.

Rainfall

In Sonora, in January, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111.3 rainfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Sonora. In January, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sonora, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.4 days and aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sonora, is 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Sonora, during January, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sonora, during January, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sonora have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sonora, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sonora, KY

Average temperature in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Sonora, KY

Average pressure in January - Sonora, 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
Sonora, KY

Average wind speed in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Sonora, KY

Average humidity in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Sonora, KY

Average rainfall in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Sonora, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sonora, KY

Average snowfall in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sonora, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sonora, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sonora, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Sonora, KY

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sonora, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Sonora, KY

Average visibility in January - Sonora, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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