January weather forecast
Afton, TN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Afton, Tennessee, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In Afton, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Afton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Afton, in January, during 9.3 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Afton's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and lows of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Is January cold?

The high-temperature, in January, in Afton, records 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Afton is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Afton, in January, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Afton, in January, during 9.3 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Afton have in January?

The average day length in January in Afton, Tennessee, is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Afton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Afton is 5.1h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in January in Afton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Afton, TN

Average temperature in January - Afton, TN
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Afton, TN

Average pressure in January - Afton, TN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Afton, TN

Average wind speed in January - Afton, TN
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Afton, TN

Average humidity in January - Afton, TN
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Afton, TN

Average rainfall in January - Afton, TN
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Afton, TN

Average rainfall days in January - Afton, TN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Afton, TN

Average snowfall in January - Afton, TN
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Afton, TN

Average snowfall days in January - Afton, TN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Afton, TN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Afton, TN
  • 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Afton, TN

Average sunshine days in January - Afton, TN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Afton, TN

Average UV index in January - Afton, TN
  • 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
Afton, TN

Average cloud cover in January - Afton, TN
  • 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 August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Afton, TN

Average visibility in January - Afton, TN
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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