January weather forecast
Cottontown, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Cottontown, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Cottontown's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cottontown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cottontown, in January, snow falls for 15 days, with typically accumulated 5.94" (151mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Cottontown, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

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 January, in Cottontown, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Cottontown, during January, snow falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cottontown have in January?

The average day length in January in Cottontown is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Cottontown?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cottontown?

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?

In Cottontown, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cottontown, WV

Average temperature in January - Cottontown, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Cottontown, WV

Average pressure in January - Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, WV

Average wind speed in January - Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, WV

Average humidity in January - Cottontown, 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
Cottontown, WV

Average rainfall in January - Cottontown, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Cottontown, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cottontown, WV

Average snowfall in January - Cottontown, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cottontown, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Cottontown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cottontown, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cottontown, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Cottontown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Cottontown, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May 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
Cottontown, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Cottontown, 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 37).

Average visibility in January
Cottontown, WV

Average visibility in January - Cottontown, 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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