January weather forecast
Canaan, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Canaan, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Canaan, West Virginia, reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 35.4°F (1.9°C) at the peak and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Canaan, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 38.07" (967mm) 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 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Canaan is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Canaan are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Canaan, the average high-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

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

What is the snowiest month in Canaan?

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 January, it is snowing for 17.2 days. Throughout January, 9.02" (229mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Canaan, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Canaan, WV

Average temperature in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average pressure in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average wind speed in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average humidity in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average rainfall in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average snowfall in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

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

Average sunshine days in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average UV index in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Canaan, 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
Canaan, WV

Average visibility in January - Canaan, 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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