Bowling Green, KY weather in January
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Bowling Green in January, with highs near 46°F and lows near 28°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 3.2 in. It is one of the coldest months in Bowling Green.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.2 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 4:39 pm | 6:49 am / 5:09 pm |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (2 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 3.6 in; a dry January brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 55°F
- Coolest January1994: average high 37°F
- Wettest January1999: 8.7 in
- Driest January2003: 1.4 in
- Highest reading74°F (January 2, 2006)
- Lowest reading-11°F (January 19, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 46°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 28°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | 10.0 h | 10.8 h |
Highs change by -3°F from December and +5°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Huntsville, AL156 mi · high 52°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Cincinnati, OH180 mi · high 41°F · 11 wet days
How Bowling Green ranks in January
- Normal high213th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days292nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days182nd most of 339
What to pack for Bowling Green in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 860 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 16% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bowling Green in January?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -11°F (January 19, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Bowling Green in January?
About 11 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (8.7 in); the driest was in 2003 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Bowling Green in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 3.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is January a good time to visit Bowling Green?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bowling Green (38 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (USW00093808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bow Grn-Warren Co. Rgnl Airport (746716-93808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).