January weather forecast
Buffalo, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Buffalo, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Buffalo, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Buffalo, Kentucky, in January, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.3 days and collects up to 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buffalo are January through March, November and December. In January, in Buffalo, Kentucky, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.4 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buffalo, Kentucky, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of January, in Buffalo, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Buffalo?

Buffalo's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and lows of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

How cold is it in Buffalo in January?

In January, in Buffalo, the average high-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Buffalo?

In January, the average relative humidity in Buffalo, Kentucky, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in Buffalo?

In January, in Buffalo, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Buffalo?

In January, in Buffalo, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Buffalo, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Buffalo?

On the first day of January in Buffalo, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Buffalo?

January and December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Buffalo.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Buffalo is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Buffalo?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Buffalo?

In Buffalo, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Buffalo, KY

Average temperature in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Buffalo, KY

Average pressure in January - Buffalo, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Buffalo, KY

Average wind speed in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Buffalo, KY

Average humidity in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Buffalo, KY

Average rainfall in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buffalo, KY

Average snowfall in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Buffalo, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buffalo, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Buffalo, KY

Average UV index in January - Buffalo, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Buffalo, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Buffalo, KY

Average visibility in January - Buffalo, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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