January weather forecast
Fairmont, WV

Share

Weather in January

Fairmont in January sees a very cold time, with biting winds and the city often blanketed in snow. It marks a period of shorter days and more obscure skies. There is quite a bit of snowfall, with measurements recording 7.28" (185mm). Outdoor activities in Fairmont, particularly ones involving the snow, can be fully enjoyed in this month. With the lowest temperatures observed during the year, heavy clothing is certainly a necessity to navigate through January in Fairmont.

Temperature

January is the coldest month in Fairmont, with an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fairmont, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairmont, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Fairmont is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fairmont are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Fairmont reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 35.6°F (2°C) at the peak and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

Fairmont in January has an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Fairmont?

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 Fairmont, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Fairmont, in January, during 16.8 snowfall days, 7.28" (185mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fairmont have in January?

In Fairmont, West Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmont have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Fairmont, WV

Average temperature in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Fairmont, WV

Average pressure in January - Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, WV

Average wind speed in January - Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, WV

Average humidity in January - Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, WV

Average rainfall in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Fairmont, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fairmont, WV

Average snowfall in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fairmont, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fairmont, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Fairmont, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Fairmont, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Fairmont, 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 36).

Average visibility in January
Fairmont, WV

Average visibility in January - Fairmont, 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).

Fairmont, West Virginia, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location