January weather forecast
Ghent, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ghent, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

Ghent's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ghent, in January, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ghent, there are 166.7 rainfall days, and 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ghent, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ghent, there are 31 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Ghent is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h 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 Ghent. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Ghent?

January is Ghent's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and lows of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is January in Ghent?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Ghent, is 37.2°F (2.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ghent?

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

How much does it rain in Ghent in January?

In Ghent, during January, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ghent in January?

In Ghent, Kentucky, during January, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

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

In Ghent, Kentucky, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ghent?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ghent, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ghent?

The month with the least sunshine in Ghent, Kentucky, is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ghent have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Ghent is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ghent?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Ghent?

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

Average temperature in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Ghent, KY

Average pressure in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Ghent, KY

Average wind speed in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Ghent, KY

Average humidity in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ghent, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Ghent, KY

Average UV index in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Ghent, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Ghent, KY

Average visibility in January - Ghent, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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