January weather forecast
Festus, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Festus, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.8°F (2.1°C) and min 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

Festus's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.6 rainfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 15 days. Throughout January, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is accumulated. In Festus, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 24.21" (615mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month when Festus sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Festus, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Festus, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Festus, in January, snow falls for 15 days, with typically accumulated 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Festus have in January?

In Festus, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Festus?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Festus have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What is the month 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Festus, WV

Average temperature in January - Festus, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Festus, WV

Average pressure in January - Festus, 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
Festus, WV

Average wind speed in January - Festus, 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
Festus, WV

Average humidity in January - Festus, 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
Festus, WV

Average rainfall in January - Festus, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Festus, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Festus, WV

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Festus, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Festus, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Festus, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Festus, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Festus, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Festus, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May 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
Festus, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Festus, 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 37).

Average visibility in January
Festus, WV

Average visibility in January - Festus, 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).

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