January weather forecast
Gaston, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Gaston, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Gaston, in January, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.8 rainfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Gaston. Snow falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gaston, the average length of the day in January 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 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Gaston, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Gaston, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What are the most humid months in Gaston?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Gaston, in January, during 12 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Gaston, during January, snow falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gaston have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Gaston?

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 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Gaston.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

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 in Gaston.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gaston, WV

Average temperature in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Gaston, WV

Average pressure in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gaston, WV

Average wind speed in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Gaston, WV

Average humidity in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Gaston, WV

Average rainfall in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Gaston, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gaston, WV

Average snowfall in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gaston, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gaston, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gaston, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Gaston, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Gaston, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Gaston, WV

Average visibility in January - Gaston, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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