January weather forecast
Ritchie, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Ritchie, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ritchie, Kentucky, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ritchie, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ritchie, there are 33.3 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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 in Ritchie.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Ritchie?

Ritchie's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and lows of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold does it get in Ritchie in January?

Ritchie in January has an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ritchie?

The average relative humidity in January in Ritchie is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ritchie?

In Ritchie, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Ritchie in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ritchie have in January?

In Ritchie, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Ritchie?

On the first day of January in Ritchie, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ritchie?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Ritchie have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Ritchie?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Ritchie?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Ritchie, Kentucky, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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Average pressure in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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Average wind speed in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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Average humidity in January
Ritchie, KY

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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ritchie, KY

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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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Average snowfall in January
Ritchie, KY

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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ritchie, 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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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Average UV index in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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Average visibility in January
Ritchie, KY

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).

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