January weather forecast
Crichton, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Crichton, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 35.1°F (1.7°C) and lows at 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Crichton, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Crichton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.7 days and collects up to 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Crichton, in January, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.38" (162mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Crichton, there are 50.2 snowfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Crichton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Crichton, West Virginia.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Crichton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Crichton?

January, with its average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Crichton.

How cold is it in Crichton in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Crichton, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Crichton?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Crichton?

In Crichton, during January, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Crichton?

In Crichton, West Virginia, during January, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Crichton?

In January, the average day length in Crichton is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Crichton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Crichton?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Crichton, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Crichton?

In Crichton, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Crichton?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Crichton.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Crichton?

In Crichton, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Crichton, WV

Average temperature in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Crichton, WV

Average pressure in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Crichton, WV

Average wind speed in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Crichton, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Crichton, WV

Average rainfall in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Crichton, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Crichton, WV

Average snowfall in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Crichton, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Crichton, WV

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Crichton, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Crichton, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January
Crichton, WV

Average visibility in January - Crichton, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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