January weather forecast
Horse Cave, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Horse Cave, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and lows of 27.9°F (-2.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Horse Cave is 78%.

Rainfall

In Horse Cave, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Horse Cave, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, in Horse Cave, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout January, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Horse Cave, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.7 days and aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Horse Cave, Kentucky, is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of January in Horse Cave, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Horse Cave. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Horse Cave?

January is the month when Horse Cave, Kentucky, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

How cold does it get in Horse Cave in January?

The high-temperature in Horse Cave, Kentucky, during January is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Horse Cave?

In January, the average relative humidity in Horse Cave, Kentucky, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Horse Cave in January?

In Horse Cave, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Horse Cave?

In Horse Cave, Kentucky, in January, during 6.4 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Horse Cave have in January?

In January, the average day length in Horse Cave is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Horse Cave?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Horse Cave, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:06 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Horse Cave?

The months with the least sunshine in Horse Cave are January and February, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Horse Cave have in January?

In Horse Cave, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Horse Cave?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Horse Cave?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Horse Cave is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
46.2°F 7.9°C
41.4°F 5.2°C
46.6°F 8.1°C
Average low temperature
33.8°F 1°C
27.9°F -2.3°C
31.5°F -0.3°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.16" 766mmHg
30.12" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
7.7mph 12.4km/h
8.3mph 13.4km/h
8.5mph 13.7km/h
Average max. wind speed
8.3mph 13.4km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
9.1mph 14.6km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.7mph 20.4km/h
13.5mph 21.7km/h
13.7mph 22km/h
Average humidity
79%
78%
79%
Average rainfall
2.52" 64mm
2.4" 61mm
3.39" 86mm
Average rainfall days
11.6
10.3
11.1
Average snowfall
0.94" 24mm
1.46" 37mm
1.93" 49mm
Average snowfall days
4.5
6.4
5.8
Average daylight
9h 4min
10h 0min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
4h 3min
4h 2min
4h 2min
Average sunshine days
15.5
14.5
12.3
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
53%
55%
55%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
5mi 8km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average temperature in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average pressure in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average wind speed in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average humidity in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average rainfall in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average snowfall in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Horse Cave, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average UV index in January - Horse Cave, 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Horse Cave, KY

Average visibility in January - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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