January weather forecast
Ghent, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Ghent, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Ghent notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ghent, in January, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.1 rainfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ghent. In Ghent, in January, during 15.7 snowfall days, 8.58" (218mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.6 days and aggregates up to 40.2" (1021mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ghent, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 37°F (2.8°C) at the peak and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) at the low.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Ghent, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ghent?

In Ghent, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 15.7 days. Throughout January, 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Ghent, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ghent have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What are the months 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 Ghent.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Ghent, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ghent, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Ghent, WV

Average pressure in January - Ghent, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ghent, WV

Average wind speed in January - Ghent, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Ghent, WV

Average humidity in January - Ghent, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Ghent, WV

Average rainfall in January - Ghent, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Ghent, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Ghent, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ghent, WV

Average snowfall in January - Ghent, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ghent, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Ghent, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ghent, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Ghent, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Ghent, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Ghent, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Ghent, 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 July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Ghent, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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