January weather forecast
Covel, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Covel, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Covel, during January, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Covel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.7 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Covel, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Covel, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 27.09" (688mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Covel, West Virginia, is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January is the month when Covel experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

How cold does it get in January?

In January, in Covel, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Covel is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Covel, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Covel have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Covel have in January?

In Covel, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Covel, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Covel, WV

Average temperature in January - Covel, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Covel, WV

Average pressure in January - Covel, 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
Covel, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Covel, WV

Average humidity in January - Covel, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Covel, WV

Average rainfall in January - Covel, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Covel, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Covel, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Covel, WV

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Covel, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Covel, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Covel, 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 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Covel, WV

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Covel, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Covel, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Covel, 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 36).

Average visibility in January
Covel, WV

Average visibility in January - Covel, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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