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Kentucky Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kentucky, the United States of America in January.

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Planning a journey to Kentucky, the United States of America this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kentucky in January

Kentucky, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Kentucky generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Florence to 8°C (46°F) in Eddyville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Eddyville and -6°C (21°F) in Florence. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Kentucky, the United States of America. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Kentucky, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dry Ridge with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high snow/rainfall in Middlesboro with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Explore Kentucky by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kentucky — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lexington)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Kentucky →

Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kentucky.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kentucky

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kentucky (January)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (January)

Lexington

In January Lexington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In January Louisville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
142 hours
150 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Louisville →

Frankfort

In January Frankfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In January Bowling Green generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In January Paducah generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Paducah →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kentucky, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kentucky in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Louisville 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Frankfort 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Bowling Green 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Paducah 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Florence 4°C (39°F) -6°C (21°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Kentucky weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kentucky, the United States of America in January?

In January, Kentucky, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Lexington sees daytime temperatures near 5°C (41°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in Kentucky, the United States of America in January?

In Lexington, the average daytime high in January is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -4°C (25°F).

Does Kentucky, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Kentucky, the United States of America. Lexington averages only about 88 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kentucky, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Lexington.

Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide pleasant weather in Lexington. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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