January weather forecast
West Lafayette, OH

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Lafayette, Ohio, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in West Lafayette are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In West Lafayette, Ohio, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Lafayette, Ohio, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 17.6" (447mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in West Lafayette, Ohio. In January, in West Lafayette, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Lafayette, Ohio, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, in West Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in West Lafayette, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Lafayette. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in West Lafayette?

January, with an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C), signifies the coldest month of the year in West Lafayette.

How cold is it in West Lafayette in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in West Lafayette, records 32.7°F (0.4°C), while the low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the most humid month in West Lafayette?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in West Lafayette, Ohio.

What is the average humidity in January in West Lafayette?

The average relative humidity in January in West Lafayette, Ohio, is 84%.

How much does it rain in West Lafayette in January?

In West Lafayette, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in West Lafayette?

In West Lafayette, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in West Lafayette?

In January, the average day length in West Lafayette, Ohio, is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in West Lafayette?

On the first day of January in West Lafayette, Ohio, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West Lafayette?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does West Lafayette have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in West Lafayette is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Lafayette?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Lafayette, Ohio.

What is the UV index reading in January in West Lafayette?

In West Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average temperature in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average pressure in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average wind speed in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average humidity in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average rainfall in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average rainfall days in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average snowfall in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average snowfall days in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average sunshine days in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average UV index in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average cloud cover in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
West Lafayette, OH

Average visibility in January - West Lafayette, OH
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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