Weather in January in Kentucky
Thinking about venturing to Kentucky this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kentucky in January?
Kentucky 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 in Florence to 8°C in Eddyville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Eddyville and -6°C in Florence. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Kentucky. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Dry Ridge with an average of 75 mm to high snow/rainfall in Middlesboro with 117 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kentucky in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kentucky climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kentucky?
Lexington
In January Lexington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Louisville
In January Louisville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Frankfort
In January Frankfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bowling Green
In January Bowling Green generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Paducah
In January Paducah generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kentucky, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Kentucky?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Kentucky due to the typically poor weather in Lexington.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, August and September provide pleasant weather in Lexington. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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