Weather in Louisville, Kentucky, United States in January
In an average January, Louisville sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 23°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 39°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°F to 53°F |
| Average low | 23°F |
| Typical low range | 8°F to 35°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
69°F
2002-01-31
Lowest
-2°F
1985-01-20
Low
Highest
59°F
2023-01-03
Lowest
-15°F
1985-01-20
Feels-like
Highest
59°F
2023-01-03
Lowest
-42°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
13.9 g/m³
2002-01-29
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
33 mph
2008-01-29
Lowest
4 mph
2021-01-11
Precip
Wettest
6.76 in
1999
Driest
0.63 in
1981
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