January weather forecast
Bancroft, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Bancroft, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Bancroft's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bancroft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.9 days and collects up to 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Bancroft's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold does it get in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Bancroft, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Bancroft, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Bancroft, during January, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bancroft have in January?

In January, the average day length in Bancroft is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Bancroft, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Bancroft, WV

Average temperature in January - Bancroft, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Bancroft, WV

Average pressure in January - Bancroft, 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
Bancroft, WV

Average wind speed in January - Bancroft, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Bancroft, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Bancroft, WV

Average rainfall in January - Bancroft, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Bancroft, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Bancroft, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bancroft, WV

Average snowfall in January - Bancroft, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bancroft, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Bancroft, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bancroft, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bancroft, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Bancroft, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bancroft, WV

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

Average cloud cover in January
Bancroft, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Bancroft, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Bancroft, WV

Average visibility in January - Bancroft, 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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