January weather forecast
Summit, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Summit, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°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 27.3°F (-2.6°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Summit, Kentucky, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Summit, in January, during 10 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Summit, Kentucky, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Summit, in January, during 6.6 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Summit, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January in Summit, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Summit?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 40.6°F (4.8°C) and lows at 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Is it cold in Summit during January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Summit, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Summit?

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Summit in January?

In Summit, during January, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Summit?

In Summit, during January, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Summit?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Summit?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Summit, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Summit?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Summit?

The average sunshine duration in January in Summit is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Summit?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Summit?

In Summit, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Summit, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Summit, KY

Average pressure in January - Summit, 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
Summit, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Summit, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Summit, KY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Summit, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Summit, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Summit, KY

Average snowfall in January - Summit, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Summit, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Summit, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Summit, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Summit, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Summit, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Summit, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Summit, KY

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

Average cloud cover in January
Summit, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Summit, 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 30).

Average visibility in January
Summit, KY

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

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

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