January weather forecast
Bison, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Bison, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Bison's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 195.1 rainfall days, and 38.98" (990mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 8.46" (215mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Bison, with an average of 3.7h of 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
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. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Bison's January weather reaches an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is January?

During January, Bison experiences an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Bison?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Bison, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Bison, in January, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 8.46" (215mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 16.5 days. Throughout January, 8.46" (215mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bison have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.7h.

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 in Bison.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Bison, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Bison, WV

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bison, WV

Average wind speed in January - Bison, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Bison, WV

Average humidity in January - Bison, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Bison, WV

Average rainfall in January - Bison, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Bison, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Bison, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bison, WV

Average snowfall in January - Bison, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bison, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Bison, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bison, 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
Bison, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Bison, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Bison, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Bison, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Bison, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Bison, WV

Average visibility in January - Bison, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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