January weather forecast
West Covington, KY

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Weather in January

In January, a typical West Covington winter takes hold with a significant chill in the air. This month is marked by overcast skies and brisk winds, creating a cold start to the year. As daylight stretches only for around 9.8 hours, sunshine is valued dearly. Notably, the temperatures fluctuate from a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) to a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C), making layers a necessary part of any outing. It's a good time for indoor activities, with a riveting Kentucky ambience accompanying cozy nights.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), is West Covington's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In West Covington, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Covington, Kentucky, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in West Covington. In West Covington, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in West Covington, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In West Covington, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in West Covington, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Covington?

In January, the average sunshine duration in West Covington is 3.9h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
West Covington, KY

Average temperature in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
West Covington, KY

Average pressure in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Covington, KY

Average wind speed in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
West Covington, KY

Average humidity in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
West Covington, KY

Average rainfall in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
West Covington, KY

Average rainfall days in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Covington, KY

Average snowfall in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Covington, KY

Average snowfall days in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
West Covington, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Covington, KY

Average sunshine days in January - West Covington, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
West Covington, KY

Average UV index in January - West Covington, 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
West Covington, KY

Average cloud cover in January - West Covington, 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 27).

Average visibility in January
West Covington, KY

Average visibility in January - West Covington, 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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