January weather forecast
Anchor, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Anchor, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

In Anchor, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Anchor, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Anchor, in January, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Anchor, West Virginia, there are 183.9 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Anchor. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 5.12" (130mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Anchor is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, in Anchor, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Anchor are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Anchor?

Anchor's January weather reaches an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January in Anchor?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Anchor, is 39°F (3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Anchor?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Anchor in January?

In January, in Anchor, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Anchor?

The months with the most snowfall in Anchor are January and February, with an average 5.12" (130mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Anchor?

In Anchor, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Anchor have in January?

The average day length in January in Anchor, West Virginia, is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Anchor?

On the first day of January in Anchor, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Anchor?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Anchor?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Anchor, West Virginia, is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Anchor?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Anchor?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Anchor, WV

Average temperature in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Anchor, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Anchor, WV
  • 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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