January weather forecast
West Salem, OH

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in West Salem, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In West Salem, in January, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.1 rainfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.5 snowfall days, and 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With its average high temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in West Salem, records 30.9°F (-0.6°C), while the low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout January, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In West Salem, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.9h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
West Salem, OH

Average temperature in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in January
West Salem, OH

Average pressure in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Salem, OH

Average wind speed in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
West Salem, OH

Average humidity in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
West Salem, OH

Average rainfall in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
West Salem, OH

Average rainfall days in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Salem, OH

Average snowfall in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Salem, OH

Average snowfall days in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Salem, OH

Average sunshine days in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
West Salem, OH

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
West Salem, OH

Average cloud cover in January - West Salem, OH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
West Salem, OH

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

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

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