January weather forecast
Smithfield, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Smithfield, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Smithfield, in January, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.9 rainfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Smithfield, during January, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Smithfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.8 days and aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November 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 low threat to health 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 necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Smithfield notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Smithfield, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in Smithfield in January?

In Smithfield, in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Smithfield, in January, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Smithfield, the average day length in January is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Smithfield have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health 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
Smithfield, KY

Average temperature in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Smithfield, KY

Average pressure in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Smithfield, KY

Average wind speed in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

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

Average humidity in January
Smithfield, KY

Average humidity in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Smithfield, KY

Average rainfall in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Smithfield, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Smithfield, KY

Average snowfall in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Smithfield, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
Smithfield, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Smithfield, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Smithfield, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Smithfield, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Smithfield, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Smithfield, KY

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

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

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