January weather forecast
Van, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Van, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

In Van, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 40.1°F (4.5°C) at the peak and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Van, during January, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. In Van, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.8 days and collects up to 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Van are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 5" (127mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.3h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Van?

Van records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

How cold does it get in January?

Van in January has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Van, in January, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Van, in January, snow falls for 11.1 days, with typically accumulated 5" (127mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Van, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Van?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Van, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Van, KY

Average pressure in January - Van, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Van, KY

Average wind speed in January - Van, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Van, KY

Average humidity in January - Van, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Van, KY

Average rainfall in January - Van, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in January
Van, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Van, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Van, KY

Average snowfall in January - Van, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Van, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Van, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Van, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Van, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Van, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Van, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Van, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Van, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Van, KY

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

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

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