January weather forecastBaxter, KY

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Baxter, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Baxter, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Baxter, there are 190.4 rainfall days, and 40.28" (1023mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Baxter, Kentucky. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Baxter. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average high and low temperatures of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively, January is Baxter's coldest month.

In Baxter, 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

The average relative humidity in January in Baxter is 79%.

In Baxter, in January, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Baxter, Kentucky. Snow falls for 10 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

In Baxter, Kentucky, during January, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in Baxter, Kentucky, is 9h and 59min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

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

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

In Baxter, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Baxter, 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
Baxter, KY

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average rainfall in January: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average snowfall in January: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Baxter, KY

  • 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: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average sunshine days in January: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

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

Average cloud cover in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Baxter, KY

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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