January weather forecast
Prospect, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Prospect, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

In Prospect, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Prospect is 78%.

Rainfall

In Prospect, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.9 rainfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prospect, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 7.72" (196mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January in Prospect, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Prospect. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Prospect?

Prospect experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold does it get in Prospect in January?

January temperatures in Prospect, Kentucky, vary between a high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Prospect?

In January, the average relative humidity in Prospect is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in Prospect?

In Prospect, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Prospect in January?

In Prospect, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Prospect?

In Prospect, Kentucky, the average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Prospect?

On the first day of January in Prospect, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prospect?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Prospect?

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Prospect?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Prospect, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Prospect, KY

Average temperature in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Prospect, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Prospect, KY

Average wind speed in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Prospect, KY

Average humidity in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Prospect, KY

Average rainfall in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in January
Prospect, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Prospect, KY

Average snowfall in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Prospect, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Prospect, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prospect, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Prospect, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Prospect, KY

Average UV index in January - Prospect, 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
Prospect, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Prospect, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Prospect, KY

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

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

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