January weather forecast
Buckhannon, WV

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Weather in January

The year in Buckhannon, West Virginia, USA begins with a chill in the air, as winter remains entrenched in January. The temperatures frequently dip down to 22.5°F (-5.3°C), making it a cold month overall. A blanket of snowfall is common, with 9.02" (229mm) expected throughout the month adding to the winter scenery. Residents can look forward to the increasing amount of daylight, which extends from the holiday season into the New Year. However, January is merely a precursor to the more intense weather changes to come.

Temperature

Buckhannon's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) to a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Buckhannon, during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Buckhannon, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
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. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with its average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Buckhannon, is 35.4°F (1.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Buckhannon?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Buckhannon, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Buckhannon, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Buckhannon, in January, snow falls for 17.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Buckhannon have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

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 intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
41.7°F 5.4°C
35.4°F 1.9°C
40.1°F 4.5°C
Average low temperature
29.5°F -1.4°C
22.5°F -5.3°C
26.1°F -3.3°C
Average pressure
30.13" 765mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
30.09" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
6.7mph 10.8km/h
7.3mph 11.7km/h
7.4mph 11.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.2mph 11.6km/h
8mph 12.9km/h
8mph 12.9km/h
Average wind speed gusts
10.7mph 17.2km/h
11.5mph 18.5km/h
11.6mph 18.7km/h
Average humidity
82%
84%
84%
Average rainfall
3.46" 88mm
3.19" 81mm
3.58" 91mm
Average rainfall days
13.5
11.8
11.4
Average snowfall
6.97" 177mm
9.02" 229mm
8.46" 215mm
Average snowfall days
12.5
17.2
13.8
Average daylight
9h 3min
9h 5min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
3h 5min
3h 3min
4h 1min
Average sunshine days
9.4
7.3
7.2
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
61%
66%
63%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
4mi 6.4km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average temperature in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average pressure in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average wind speed in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average humidity in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average rainfall in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average snowfall in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buckhannon, WV

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Buckhannon, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Buckhannon, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Buckhannon, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Buckhannon, WV

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

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

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