January weather forecast
Mount Sterling, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 39°F (3.9°C) at the peak and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.6 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, in January, during 10.2 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.8 days and aggregates up to 12.72" (323mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mount Sterling is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Sterling are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Mount Sterling?

January is the coldest month in Mount Sterling, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold does it get in Mount Sterling in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 39°F (3.9°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Mount Sterling?

In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Mount Sterling?

In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mount Sterling in January?

In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, in January, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Sterling have in January?

In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Mount Sterling?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Sterling, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mount Sterling?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mount Sterling?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Sterling?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Mount Sterling?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average temperature in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Mount Sterling, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average wind speed in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average humidity in January - Mount Sterling, 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 (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average rainfall in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average snowfall in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Mount Sterling, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mount Sterling, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average UV index in January - Mount Sterling, 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
Mount Sterling, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

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

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Average visibility in January
Mount Sterling, KY

Average visibility in January - Mount Sterling, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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