January weather forecastRitchie, KY

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Ritchie, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Ritchie notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ritchie, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ritchie, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ritchie, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ritchie, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, in Ritchie, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

In Ritchie, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Ritchie, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

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

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

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average high temperature in January: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

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 18min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Ritchie, KY

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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