January Rainfall and Precipitation in Kentucky

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Kentucky, the United States of America in January.

Kentucky, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Dry Ridge (75 mm (3 in)) to high in Middlesboro (117 mm (4.6 in)). January falls during the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Kentucky precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does Kentucky, the United States of America receive in January?

In January, Lexington typically receives modest snow/rainfall, around 88 mm (3.5 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Kentucky, the United States of America in January?

Expect around 12 days rainy days in Lexington during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Kentucky, the United States of America?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Kentucky, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Based on our records, Middlesboro receives the most snow/rainfall in Kentucky, the United States of America in January, averaging about 117 mm (4.6 in).

What is the driest city in January in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Dry Ridge sees the least snow/rainfall in Kentucky, the United States of America in January, with around 75 mm (3 in) on average.

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