January weather forecast
West Virginia, USA

January firmly establishes itself as the trough of winter in West Virginia. With average low temperatures hovering between 15°F (-9.4°C) to 25°F (-3.9°C), it's evident that January stands out as one of the coldest months of the year. Snowshoe, located in the eastern region, is notable during this time, frequently registering as the snowiest area, thereby appealing to winter sports enthusiasts. On the other hand, cities like Elkins also record significant snowfall, accumulating up to 84" (2134mm) annually.

In comparison to December, the preceding month, January's temperatures tend to be slightly lower and more consistent, with the sun rarely peeking out from behind the dense cloud cover.

Looking ahead to February, West Virginia typically continues its cold and snowy trend, though with marginally rising temperatures. Fog often blankets many parts of the state, lending a surreal charm to its already picturesque winter landscapes.

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• Charleston - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Charleston is January, when snow falls for 14.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow. The coldest month in Charleston is January, with an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).
• Huntington - January »
  In Huntington during January, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Huntington the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).
• Parkersburg - January »
  In Parkersburg in January, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
• Morgantown - January »
  In Morgantown, in January, during 17 snowfall days, 7.4" (188mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Morgantown, during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.
• Wheeling - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Wheeling, West Virginia, is January, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow. The coldest month in Wheeling is January, with an average high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).
• Weirton - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Weirton is January, when snow falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow. In Weirton in January, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Fairmont - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Fairmont, West Virginia. The months with the highest humidity in Fairmont are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• Martinsburg - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Martinsburg is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Martinsburg in January, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Beckley - January »
  In Beckley in January, during 15.6 snowfall days, 8.7" (221mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Weather in January in Beckley, West Virginia is characterized by cold temperatures, high humidity, and relative dark days.
• Clarksburg - January »
  In Clarksburg, West Virginia, in January, during 16.4 snowfall days, 7.52" (191mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the most snowfall in Clarksburg is January, when snow falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow.
• South Charleston - January »
  In South Charleston, West Virginia, in January, during 14.1 snowfall days, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the most snowfall in South Charleston is January, when snow falls for 14.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.
• Vienna - January »
  In Vienna in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Vienna, West Virginia, in January, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.