January weather forecast
Richwood, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Richwood, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 36°F (2.2°C) and as low as 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Richwood, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richwood, Kentucky, are January through April, October through December. In Richwood, during January, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of January, in Richwood, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Richwood is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Richwood?

Richwood, Kentucky, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 36°F (2.2°C) at the peak and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January in Richwood?

In Richwood, 36°F (2.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Richwood?

The average relative humidity in January in Richwood is 80%.

How much does it rain in Richwood in January?

In Richwood, in January, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Richwood in January?

In Richwood, Kentucky, in January, during 8.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Richwood have in January?

In Richwood, Kentucky, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Richwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richwood, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Richwood?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Richwood have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Richwood is 4h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Richwood?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Richwood 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
Richwood, KY

Average temperature in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Richwood, KY

Average pressure in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Richwood, KY

Average wind speed in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Richwood, KY

Average humidity in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Richwood, KY

Average rainfall in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in January
Richwood, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Richwood, KY

Average snowfall in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Richwood, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Richwood, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Richwood, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12 days).

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Average UV index in January
Richwood, KY

Average UV index in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Richwood, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Richwood, 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 28).

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Average visibility in January
Richwood, KY

Average visibility in January - Richwood, KY
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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