January weather forecast
Mount Vernon, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Mount Vernon, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181 rainfall days, and 40.28" (1023mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mount Vernon, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 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 Mount Vernon. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon's January weather, with an average high temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Mount Vernon in January?

In January, in Mount Vernon, the average high-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Mount Vernon?

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

How much does it rain in Mount Vernon in January?

In Mount Vernon, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mount Vernon in January?

In Mount Vernon, Kentucky, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, Kentucky, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Mount Vernon?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST.

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

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

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

In Mount Vernon, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average temperature in January - Mount Vernon, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.3°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average pressure in January - Mount Vernon, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average wind speed in January - Mount Vernon, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average humidity in January - Mount Vernon, 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 June, August, September, October and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average rainfall in January - Mount Vernon, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

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Average rainfall days in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Vernon, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average snowfall in January - Mount Vernon, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Vernon, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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 Vernon, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Vernon, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Mount Vernon, KY

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

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Vernon, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Mount Vernon, KY

Average visibility in January - Mount Vernon, 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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