January weather forecast
Tompkinsville, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tompkinsville, in January, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.5 rainfall days, and 41.85" (1063mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Tompkinsville, in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Tompkinsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.4 days and aggregates up to 8.82" (224mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Tompkinsville, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is Tompkinsville's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and lows of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Is January cold?

In Tompkinsville, 42.1°F (5.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in Tompkinsville?

In Tompkinsville, during January, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Tompkinsville, in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tompkinsville have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tompkinsville have in January?

In Tompkinsville, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 Tompkinsville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Tompkinsville, KY

Average temperature in January - Tompkinsville, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Tompkinsville, KY

Average pressure in January - Tompkinsville, 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
Tompkinsville, KY

Average wind speed in January - Tompkinsville, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Tompkinsville, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Tompkinsville, KY

Average rainfall in January - Tompkinsville, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and July (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in January
Tompkinsville, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Tompkinsville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Tompkinsville, KY

Average snowfall in January - Tompkinsville, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Tompkinsville, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Tompkinsville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Tompkinsville, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Tompkinsville, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Tompkinsville, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Tompkinsville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Tompkinsville, KY

Average UV index in January - Tompkinsville, 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
Tompkinsville, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Tompkinsville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Tompkinsville, KY

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

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

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