January weather forecast
Pennington Gap, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Pennington Gap, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 41°F (5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Pennington Gap's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 41°F (5°C) to a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pennington Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.3 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pennington Gap, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pennington Gap, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Pennington Gap, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold is January?

During January, Pennington Gap experiences an average high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Pennington Gap, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Pennington Gap, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Pennington Gap, the average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pennington Gap?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average temperature in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average pressure in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average wind speed in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average humidity in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average rainfall in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average snowfall in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average UV index in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Pennington Gap, VA

Average visibility in January - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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