January weather forecast
Hickory, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Hickory, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Hickory records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In Hickory, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hickory, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.3 rainfall days, and 42.01" (1067mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hickory, during January, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hickory, Kentucky, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hickory, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Hickory, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Hickory is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hickory are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Hickory?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

How cold does it get in Hickory in January?

January temperatures in Hickory vary between a high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Hickory?

In Hickory, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Hickory?

In January, in Hickory, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Hickory?

In January, in Hickory, Kentucky, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hickory have in January?

In January, the average day length in Hickory, Kentucky, is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Hickory?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Hickory?

In Hickory, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hickory?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Hickory?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Hickory, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hickory, KY

Average temperature in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Hickory, KY

Average pressure in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Hickory, KY

Average wind speed in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Hickory, KY

Average humidity in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in January
Hickory, KY

Average rainfall in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in January
Hickory, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Hickory, KY

Average snowfall in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Hickory, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hickory, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Hickory, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Hickory, KY

Average UV index in January - Hickory, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Hickory, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Hickory, KY

Average visibility in January - Hickory, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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