January weather forecast
Sulphur, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Sulphur, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sulphur, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sulphur, there are 170.6 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sulphur, in January, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.6 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Sulphur.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 38.3°F (3.5°C) and as low as 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Is it cold during January?

During January, Sulphur experiences an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sulphur, in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sulphur in January?

In Sulphur, in January, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sulphur have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Sulphur, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sulphur, KY

Average temperature in January - Sulphur, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Sulphur, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sulphur, KY

Average wind speed in January - Sulphur, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Sulphur, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Sulphur, KY

Average rainfall in January - Sulphur, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Sulphur, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Sulphur, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sulphur, KY

Average snowfall in January - Sulphur, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sulphur, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Sulphur, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Sulphur, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sulphur, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sulphur, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Sulphur, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Sulphur, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Sulphur, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Sulphur, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Sulphur, KY

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

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

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