January weather forecastEmerson, KY

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Emerson, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°F (3.7°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

In Emerson, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, in Emerson, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.9 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Emerson is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Emerson is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Emerson are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Emerson, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Emerson, records 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

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

In Emerson, Kentucky, in January, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Emerson is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

In Emerson, Kentucky, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Emerson, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Emerson.

In Emerson, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average high temperature in January: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

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: 3h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Emerson, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Emerson, KY

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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