January weather forecast
Wheel, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Wheel, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Wheel experiences its coldest 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 Wheel, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wheel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.3 days and collects up to 42.01" (1067mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Wheel. In January, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wheel, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.9 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, in Wheel, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, recording an average high temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), is Wheel's coldest month.

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature during January is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Wheel, in January, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wheel have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Wheel, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is 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 reading in January?

In Wheel, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wheel, KY

Average temperature in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average pressure in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average wind speed in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average humidity in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average rainfall in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average snowfall in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average UV index in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Wheel, 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
Wheel, KY

Average visibility in January - Wheel, 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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