January weather forecast
Excelsior, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Excelsior, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.2°F (4°C) and min 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Excelsior is 81%.

Rainfall

In Excelsior, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is accumulated. In Excelsior, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 20" (508mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its high-temperature average of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low-temperature average of 25°F (-3.9°C), is the coldest month.

Is January cold?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Excelsior, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Excelsior, West Virginia, in January, during 10.5 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Excelsior, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Excelsior, WV

Average temperature in January - Excelsior, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in January
Excelsior, WV

Average pressure in January - Excelsior, 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
Excelsior, WV

Average wind speed in January - Excelsior, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Excelsior, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Excelsior, WV

Average rainfall in January - Excelsior, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Excelsior, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Excelsior, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Excelsior, WV

Average snowfall in January - Excelsior, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Excelsior, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Excelsior, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Excelsior, 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
Excelsior, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Excelsior, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Excelsior, WV

Average UV index in January - Excelsior, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Excelsior, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Excelsior, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Excelsior, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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