January weather forecast
Yerkes, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Yerkes, Kentucky, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Yerkes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Yerkes, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. In Yerkes, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Yerkes, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Yerkes, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Yerkes?

January is the month when Yerkes sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold is January?

In Yerkes, 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Yerkes, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Yerkes, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Yerkes have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Yerkes?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Yerkes have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Yerkes is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Yerkes, KY

Average temperature in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Yerkes, KY

Average pressure in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Yerkes, KY

Average wind speed in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Yerkes, KY

Average humidity in January - Yerkes, 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 November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Yerkes, KY

Average rainfall in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Yerkes, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Yerkes, KY

Average snowfall in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Yerkes, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Yerkes, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Yerkes, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Yerkes, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Yerkes, KY

Average UV index in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Yerkes, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Yerkes, KY

Average visibility in January - Yerkes, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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