January weather forecast
Dorton, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Dorton, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dorton, during January, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. In Dorton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.6 days and collects up to 40.75" (1035mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dorton. In January, in Dorton, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dorton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Dorton, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.3h 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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Dorton?

Dorton experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a minimum of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

How cold does it get in Dorton in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Dorton, is 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Dorton?

In January, the average relative humidity in Dorton is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January in Dorton?

In Dorton, during January, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dorton in January?

In Dorton, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

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

In Dorton, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Dorton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dorton, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dorton?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Dorton.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Dorton, Kentucky, is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dorton?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Dorton?

In Dorton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Dorton, KY

Average temperature in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in January
Dorton, KY

Average pressure in January - Dorton, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Dorton, KY

Average wind speed in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Dorton, KY

Average humidity in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dorton, KY

Average rainfall in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in January
Dorton, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Dorton, KY

Average snowfall in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Dorton, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dorton, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dorton, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Dorton, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Dorton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dorton, KY

Average UV index in January - Dorton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Dorton, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in January
Dorton, KY

Average visibility in January - Dorton, 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).

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