January weather forecast
Kentucky, USA

January in Kentucky stands as one of the coldest months of the year, often experiencing temperatures that dip below 23°F (-5°C) during the night. The month holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in the state, with a chilling -37°F (-38.3°C) noted in Shelbyville on January 19, 1994. Daytime highs are not particularly warm either, rarely exceeding 45°F (7.2°C). Northern regions are typically colder, experiencing temperatures that are up to 5°F (-15°C) cooler than those in the south and west.

In comparison to December, January temperatures are generally lower, making it one of the less inviting months for outdoor activities. February, while still cold, often shows the early signs of transitioning into milder spring conditions. Snowfall during January mainly affects the northern and eastern parts of the state, with averages that contribute to the annual range of 15" (381mm) to 20" (508mm) of snow. In terms of precipitation, January doesn't reach the high levels seen in the spring months, but it's considerably more humid than the drier autumn months.

Cities such as Lexington and Louisville experience similar weather patterns but can vary in snowfall amounts and temperatures due to their respective geographic locations. In Lexington, located in the Bluegrass region, January is marked by colder nights compared to Louisville, which lies along the Ohio River in the north-central part of the state. Overall, January is a month characterized by its colder temperatures, potential for snowfall, and a climate less hospitable for outdoor activities when compared to the more temperate months of the year.

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• Louisville - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Louisville are January and September Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain. The months with the least rainfall in Louisville are January and September Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain.
• Lexington - January »
  January marks the onset of the New Year in Lexington bringing with it a chilly climate featuring snow and high humidity levels. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lexington, Kentucky.
• Bowling Green - January »
  In Bowling Green during January, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Bowling Green, in January, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Owensboro - January »
  In Owensboro, in January, during 6.8 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Owensboro, in January, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Covington - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Covington, Kentucky. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Covington, Kentucky.
• Richmond - January »
  In Richmond during January, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. January, with its high-temperature average of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month in Richmond, Kentucky.
• Georgetown - January »
  In Georgetown in January, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Georgetown in January, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Elizabethtown - January »
  In Elizabethtown in January, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Elizabethtown in January, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Nicholasville - January »
  In Nicholasville, in January, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. January ranks as the frostiest month in Nicholasville, Kentucky, with temperatures often found nestled between a biting 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to 39.2°F (4°C).
• Henderson - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Henderson, Kentucky, is January, when snow falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Henderson in January, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.
• Frankfort - January »
  In Frankfort, in January, during 8.6 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The lowest temperatures in Frankfort, Kentucky, are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).