Weather in Louisville in January
In an average January, Louisville sees a daily high around 41°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 41°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°F to 56°F |
| Average low | 27°F |
| Typical low range | 10°F to 40°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
70°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
3°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
60°F
2005-01-12
Lowest
-20°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
60°F
2005-01-12
Lowest
-41°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
13.0 g/m³
2005-01-12
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
25 mph
2008-01-30
Lowest
3 mph
2021-01-10
Gust
Highest
64 mph
2013-01-30
Lowest
6 mph
1993-01-07
Precip
Wettest
7.43 in
1999
Driest
0.65 in
1981
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