January weather forecast
Hanover, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Hanover, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hanover, during January, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow. In Hanover, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 20" (508mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hanover, West Virginia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 39.2°F (4°C) and as low as 25°F (-3.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Hanover, the average high-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C), and the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Hanover, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Hanover, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hanover have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

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 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hanover, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Hanover have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Hanover, WV

Average temperature in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in January
Hanover, WV

Average pressure in January - Hanover, 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
Hanover, WV

Average wind speed in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Hanover, WV

Average humidity in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Hanover, WV

Average rainfall in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Hanover, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hanover, WV

Average snowfall in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hanover, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hanover, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hanover, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Hanover, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Hanover, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Hanover, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Hanover, WV

Average visibility in January - Hanover, 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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