January weather forecast
Baker, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Baker, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

January is Baker's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and lows of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Baker, in January, during 4.7 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Baker, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.9 days and aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January in Baker, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.2h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

During January, Baker experiences an average high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and November Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January in Baker?

In January, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Baker, in January, during 4.7 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Baker have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Baker, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Baker have in January?

In Baker, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Baker, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Baker, WV

Average temperature in January - Baker, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Baker, WV

Average pressure in January - Baker, WV
  • 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Baker, WV

Average wind speed in January - Baker, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Baker, WV

Average humidity in January - Baker, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Baker, WV

Average rainfall in January - Baker, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.75").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in January
Baker, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Baker, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Baker, WV

Average snowfall in January - Baker, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Baker, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Baker, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Baker, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Baker, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Baker, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January, November and December (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (18.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Baker, WV

Average UV index in January - Baker, WV
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Baker, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Baker, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Baker, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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