January weather forecast
Dorothy, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Dorothy, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Dorothy's January weather reaches an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In Dorothy, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Dorothy, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dorothy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Dorothy are January and March, with an average 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Dorothy?

Dorothy notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

How cold is it in Dorothy in January?

January temperatures in Dorothy, West Virginia, vary between a high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Dorothy?

In Dorothy, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in Dorothy in January?

In Dorothy, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Dorothy?

The months with the most snowfall in Dorothy, West Virginia, are January and March, with an average 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Dorothy?

In Dorothy, West Virginia, during January, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dorothy have in January?

In Dorothy, West Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Dorothy?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Dorothy?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Dorothy have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Dorothy is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dorothy?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Dorothy?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Dorothy, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dorothy, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Dorothy, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Dorothy, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Dorothy, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Dorothy, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Dorothy, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Dorothy, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dorothy, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Dorothy, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Dorothy, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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

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

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