January weather forecast
Buffalo, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Buffalo, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

Buffalo's January weather reaches an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In Buffalo, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.2 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Buffalo, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

How cold is it in Buffalo in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Buffalo, records 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Buffalo, in January, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Buffalo, in January, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Buffalo.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in January?

In Buffalo, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Buffalo, WV

Average temperature in January - Buffalo, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.7°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Buffalo, WV

Average pressure in January - Buffalo, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Buffalo, WV

Average wind speed in January - Buffalo, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Buffalo, WV

Average humidity in January - Buffalo, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Buffalo, WV

Average rainfall in January - Buffalo, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Buffalo, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Buffalo, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Buffalo, WV

Average snowfall in January - Buffalo, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Buffalo, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Buffalo, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Buffalo, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Buffalo, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Buffalo, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Buffalo, WV

Average UV index in January - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, WV

Average visibility in January - Buffalo, 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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