January weather forecastBig Laurel, KY
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Big Laurel, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Temperature
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 79%.Rainfall
In Big Laurel, during January, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Big Laurel, 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. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of January, in Big Laurel, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Big Laurel are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, KY
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min
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 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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
Big Laurel, 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).
