January weather forecast
Caperton, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Caperton, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Caperton, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Caperton, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.4 days and collects up to 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Caperton, in January, snow falls for 14 days, with typically accumulated 7.32" (186mm) of snow. In Caperton, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 35.28" (896mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Caperton is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Caperton, West Virginia, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a minimum of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is January in Caperton?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Caperton is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Caperton, in January, during 14 snowfall days, 7.32" (186mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Caperton?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Caperton have in January?

In Caperton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Caperton, WV

Average temperature in January - Caperton, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Caperton, WV

Average pressure in January - Caperton, 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
Caperton, WV

Average wind speed in January - Caperton, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

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

Average humidity in January
Caperton, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Caperton, WV

Average rainfall in January - Caperton, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Caperton, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Caperton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Caperton, WV

Average snowfall in January - Caperton, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Caperton, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Caperton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Caperton, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Caperton, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Caperton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Caperton, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Caperton, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Caperton, 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 38).

Average visibility in January
Caperton, WV

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

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

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