January weather forecast
Westplains, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Westplains, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Westplains witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.3 rainfall days, and 42.01" (1067mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Westplains, in January, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Westplains is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Westplains, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Westplains, records 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Westplains, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Westplains, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Westplains in January?

In Westplains, in January, during 4.4 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Westplains, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Westplains, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Westplains, KY

Average temperature in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Westplains, KY

Average pressure in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Westplains, KY

Average wind speed in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Westplains, KY

Average humidity in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Westplains, KY

Average rainfall in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Westplains, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Westplains, KY

Average snowfall in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Westplains, KY

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Westplains, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Westplains, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Westplains, KY

Average UV index in January - Westplains, 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
Westplains, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Westplains, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Westplains, KY

Average visibility in January - Westplains, 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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