January weather forecast
Clifton, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Clifton, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, in January, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clifton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.1 days and collects up to 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Clifton, during January, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Clifton.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Clifton, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 37.2°F (2.9°C) at the peak and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Clifton, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Clifton, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Clifton, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Clifton have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:47 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 long on average sun shines in January?

In Clifton, 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Clifton, WV

Average temperature in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Clifton, WV

Average pressure in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
Clifton, WV

Average wind speed in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Clifton, WV

Average humidity in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Clifton, WV

Average rainfall in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Clifton, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Clifton, WV

Average snowfall in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Clifton, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Clifton, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Clifton, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Clifton, WV

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

Average cloud cover in January
Clifton, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Clifton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Clifton, WV

Average visibility in January - Clifton, 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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