January weather forecast
Forks of Coal, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Forks of Coal, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Forks of Coal witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Forks of Coal, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows at 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

Forks of Coal in January has an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Forks of Coal, 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, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Forks of Coal, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forks of Coal have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Forks of Coal, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average temperature in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average pressure in January - Forks of Coal, 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
Forks of Coal, WV

Average wind speed in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average humidity in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average rainfall in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

Average rainfall days in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average snowfall in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Forks of Coal, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average visibility in January - Forks of Coal, 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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