January weather forecast
Colfax, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Colfax, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and max 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 35.6°F (2°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) respectively, January is Colfax's coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colfax, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Colfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.4 days and collects up to 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Colfax is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Colfax. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

During January, Colfax experiences an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In Colfax, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in Colfax in January?

In Colfax, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Colfax, in January, during 16.8 snowfall days, 7.28" (185mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Colfax?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Colfax.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Colfax, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Colfax?

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 reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Colfax, WV

Average temperature in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Colfax, WV

Average pressure in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Colfax, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Colfax, WV

Average humidity in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Colfax, WV

Average rainfall in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Colfax, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colfax, WV

Average snowfall in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Colfax, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Colfax, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Colfax, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Colfax, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and 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
Colfax, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Colfax, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Colfax, WV

Average visibility in January - Colfax, 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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