January weather forecast
South Portsmouth, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in South Portsmouth, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In South Portsmouth, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In South Portsmouth, in January, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Portsmouth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.4 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

In South Portsmouth, Kentucky, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In South Portsmouth, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Is January cold?

In South Portsmouth, in January, the average high-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In South Portsmouth, during January, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In South Portsmouth, in January, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Portsmouth have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Portsmouth, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In South Portsmouth, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average pressure in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average wind speed in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average humidity in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average rainfall in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average rainfall days in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average snowfall in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average snowfall days in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
South Portsmouth, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average sunshine days in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average UV index in January - South Portsmouth, 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
South Portsmouth, KY

Average cloud cover in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
South Portsmouth, KY

Average visibility in January - South Portsmouth, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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