January weather forecast
Bessemer, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Bessemer, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.9°F (2.7°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In Bessemer, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bessemer, during January, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Bessemer's January weather, with an average high temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Bessemer in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Bessemer is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bessemer, during January, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Bessemer, in January, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Bessemer, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Bessemer, WV

Average temperature in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Bessemer, WV

Average pressure in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bessemer, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Bessemer, WV

Average humidity in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Bessemer, WV

Average rainfall in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Bessemer, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bessemer, WV

Average snowfall in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bessemer, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bessemer, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bessemer, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bessemer, WV

Average UV index in January - Bessemer, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bessemer, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Bessemer, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Bessemer, WV

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

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

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