January weather forecast
Lancaster, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Lancaster, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low of 26.6°F (-3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lancaster, Kentucky, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 38.66" (982mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lancaster, during January, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Lancaster, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 12.09" (307mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Lancaster is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January in Lancaster, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Lancaster. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lancaster?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 39.6°F (4.2°C) and as low as 26.6°F (-3°C).

How cold is it in Lancaster in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Lancaster, is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Lancaster?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, Kentucky, in January, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in January?

The average day length in January in Lancaster is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lancaster?

On the first day of January in Lancaster, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lancaster?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Lancaster, Kentucky.

How long on average sun shines in January in Lancaster?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Lancaster?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lancaster is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lancaster, KY

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Lancaster, KY

Average pressure in January - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, KY

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

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

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Average humidity in January
Lancaster, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, KY

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

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Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Lancaster, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, KY

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Lancaster, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, 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 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Lancaster, KY

Average UV index in January - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Lancaster, KY

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

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

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