January weather forecast
Virginia, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Virginia, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.4 days and collects up to 20" (508mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C), is considered the coldest month.

How cold does it get in Virginia in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Virginia. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Virginia, in January, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:14 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Virginia have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Virginia, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Virginia, KY

Average temperature in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°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 (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Virginia, KY

Average pressure in January - Virginia, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Virginia, KY

Average wind speed in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Virginia, KY

Average humidity in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Virginia, KY

Average rainfall in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in January
Virginia, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Virginia, KY

Average snowfall in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Virginia, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Virginia, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Virginia, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Virginia, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Virginia, KY

Average UV index in January - Virginia, 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
Virginia, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Virginia, KY

Average visibility in January - Virginia, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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