January weather forecast
Salem, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Salem, Kentucky, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

In Salem, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 40.5°F (4.7°C) at the peak and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Salem, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Salem, during January, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Salem, Kentucky. In Salem, in January, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 15 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Salem is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Salem.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. 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 part of the year is the coldest in Salem?

January brings the lowest temperatures in Salem, Kentucky, with an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

How cold is January in Salem?

During January, Salem experiences an average high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

In Salem, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

How much does it rain in Salem in January?

In Salem, in January, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Salem in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Salem?

On the first day of January in Salem, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:15 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Salem?

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Salem is 4.6h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Salem?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index 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
Salem, KY

Average temperature in January - Salem, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salem, KY

Average pressure in January - Salem, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Salem, KY

Average wind speed in January - Salem, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salem, KY

Average humidity in January - Salem, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salem, KY

Average rainfall in January - Salem, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salem, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salem, KY

Average snowfall in January - Salem, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Salem, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Salem, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salem, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salem, KY

Average UV index in January - Salem, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salem, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Salem, KY

Average visibility in January - Salem, 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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