January weather forecastPreston, KY

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Preston, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Preston's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

The high-temperature during January is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

In Preston, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

In Preston, Kentucky, during January, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in Preston, Kentucky, is 9h and 53min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Preston, KY

  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Preston, 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).

Average wind speed in January
Preston, KY

  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Preston, 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%).

Average rainfall in January
Preston, KY

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Preston, KY

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Preston, KY

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Preston, KY

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Preston, KY

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Preston, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Preston, KY

  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Preston, 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).