January weather forecast
Virden, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Virden, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Virden, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Virden, in January, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.3 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Virden. In Virden, in January, during 9.5 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Virden, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 11.69" (297mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest temperatures in Virden occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is January cold?

The high-temperature, in January, in Virden, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Virden, during January, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Virden, in January, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Virden have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 Virden, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Virden, KY

Average temperature in January - Virden, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Virden, KY

Average pressure in January - Virden, 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
Virden, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Virden, KY

Average humidity in January - Virden, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Virden, KY

Average rainfall in January - Virden, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Virden, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Virden, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Virden, KY

Average snowfall in January - Virden, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Virden, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Virden, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Virden, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Virden, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Virden, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Virden, KY

Average UV index in January - Virden, 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
Virden, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Virden, KY

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

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

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