January weather forecast
Ballard, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ballard, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Ballard's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and lows of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Ballard is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ballard, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ballard, West Virginia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Ballard experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a minimum of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Is it cold during January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Ballard?

In Ballard, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Ballard, in January, during 7.2 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ballard have in January?

In Ballard, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ballard have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ballard is 4.6h.

When is 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ballard, WV

Average temperature in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Ballard, WV

Average pressure in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Ballard, WV

Average wind speed in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Ballard, WV

Average humidity in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Ballard, WV

Average rainfall in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Ballard, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ballard, WV

Average snowfall in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ballard, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ballard, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Ballard, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Ballard, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Ballard, WV

Average visibility in January - Ballard, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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