January weather forecast
Fort Gay, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Fort Gay, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Fort Gay's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fort Gay, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Gay, during January, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January in Fort Gay, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Fort Gay.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

During the coldest month in Fort Gay, January, temperatures average a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

Fort Gay in January has an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Fort Gay, the average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Fort Gay, in January, during 12 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Fort Gay, in January, during 9.4 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Gay have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Fort Gay, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Fort Gay, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fort Gay?

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 in Fort Gay is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average temperature in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average pressure in January - Fort Gay, 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
Fort Gay, WV

Average wind speed in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average humidity in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average rainfall in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average snowfall in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fort Gay, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average UV index in January - Fort Gay, 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
Fort Gay, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Fort Gay, WV

Average visibility in January - Fort Gay, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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