January weather forecast
Blocton, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Blocton, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), is Blocton's coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Blocton, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Blocton are January through May, October through December. In Blocton, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Blocton, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Blocton is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Blocton, with an average of 4.1h 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January, with its high-temperature average of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature average of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), is the coldest month.

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Blocton, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Blocton?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Blocton, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Blocton, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Blocton have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Blocton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Blocton, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Blocton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Blocton is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Blocton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Blocton, WV

Average temperature in January - Blocton, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Blocton, WV

Average pressure in January - Blocton, 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
Blocton, WV

Average wind speed in January - Blocton, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Blocton, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Blocton, WV

Average rainfall in January - Blocton, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Blocton, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Blocton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Blocton, WV

Average snowfall in January - Blocton, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Blocton, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Blocton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Blocton, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Blocton, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Blocton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Blocton, WV

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

Average cloud cover in January
Blocton, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Blocton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Blocton, WV

Average visibility in January - Blocton, 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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