January weather forecast
South Union, KY

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Weather in January

January, like December, in South Union, Kentucky, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

South Union's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and lows of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in South Union, Kentucky, is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in South Union, there are 171.5 rainfall days, and 37.2" (945mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in South Union. In January, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In South Union, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in South Union is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in South Union?

January tends to be the coldest month in South Union, Kentucky, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Is January cold in South Union?

In South Union, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in South Union?

In January, the average relative humidity in South Union is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in South Union?

In South Union, in January, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in South Union?

In South Union, in January, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in South Union?

The average day length in January in South Union is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in South Union?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Union, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:10 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in January in South Union?

The average sunshine duration in January in South Union, Kentucky, is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in South Union?

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

How high is the UV index in January in South Union?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
South Union, KY

Average temperature in January - South Union, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°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 (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
South Union, KY

Average pressure in January - South Union, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
South Union, KY

Average wind speed in January - South Union, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
South Union, KY

Average humidity in January - South Union, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
South Union, KY

Average rainfall in January - South Union, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in January
South Union, KY

Average rainfall days in January - South Union, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
South Union, KY

Average snowfall in January - South Union, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
South Union, KY

Average snowfall days in January - South Union, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
South Union, KY

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Union, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
South Union, KY

Average sunshine days in January - South Union, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
South Union, KY

Average UV index in January - South Union, 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
South Union, KY

Average cloud cover in January - South Union, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
South Union, KY

Average visibility in January - South Union, 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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