January weather forecastWhitesburg, KY
January
Weather in January
Whitesburg, Kentucky experiences a chilly start to the year in January, with snowfall reaching 5" (127mm). This is corroborated by the average low and high temperatures, which firmly set the stage for a classic winter month. The humidity, although not at its highest, is still considerably high, contributing to the general chill in the air. Precipitation, mantled in frost, makes for a strikingly pristine landscape. Despite the cold, the city's beauty in winter invites exploration.Temperature
In Whitesburg, Kentucky, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Whitesburg is 80%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Whitesburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.8 days and collects up to 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.Daylight
In Whitesburg, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Whitesburg, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average rainfall in January: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").
Average rainfall days in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average rainfall days in January: 12.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average snowfall in January: 5"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).
Average UV index in January
Whitesburg, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average cloud cover in January: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Whitesburg, KY
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
