January weather forecast
Coal City, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Coal City, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and an average high of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Coal City records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Coal City, in January, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.4 rainfall days, and 35.39" (899mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Coal City, in January, snow falls for 16.3 days, with typically accumulated 8.31" (211mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 snowfall days, and 40.04" (1017mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Coal City, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 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 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Coal City, in January, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Coal City?

In January, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Coal City, during January, snow falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.31" (211mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Coal City have in January?

In Coal City, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Coal City, WV

Average pressure in January - Coal City, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Coal City, WV

Average wind speed in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Coal City, WV

Average humidity in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Coal City, WV

Average rainfall in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Coal City, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Coal City, WV

Average snowfall in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Coal City, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Coal City, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Coal City, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Coal City, WV

Average UV index in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Coal City, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Coal City, 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 37).

Average visibility in January
Coal City, WV

Average visibility in January - Coal City, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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