January weather forecast
Whetstone, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Whetstone, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Whetstone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.1 days and collects up to 38.31" (973mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Whetstone. In January, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of January in Whetstone, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature during January is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Whetstone, in January, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Whetstone have in January?

In January, the average day length in Whetstone is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Whetstone have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Whetstone is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Whetstone, KY

Average temperature in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°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 (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Whetstone, KY

Average pressure in January - Whetstone, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Whetstone, KY

Average wind speed in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Whetstone, KY

Average humidity in January - Whetstone, 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
Whetstone, KY

Average rainfall in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Whetstone, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Whetstone, KY

Average snowfall in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Whetstone, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Whetstone, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Whetstone, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Whetstone, KY

Average UV index in January - Whetstone, 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
Whetstone, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Whetstone, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Whetstone, KY

Average visibility in January - Whetstone, 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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