January weather forecast
Helen, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Helen, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.3°F (3.5°C) and min 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a minimum temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Helen, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Helen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.7 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Helen, during January, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow. In Helen, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 27.09" (688mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Helen, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Helen, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Is it cold during January?

In January, in Helen, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Helen, in January, during 13.1 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Helen 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, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Helen, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Helen, WV

Average temperature in January - Helen, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Helen, WV

Average pressure in January - Helen, 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
Helen, WV

Average wind speed in January - Helen, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Helen, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Helen, WV

Average rainfall in January - Helen, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Helen, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Helen, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Helen, WV

Average snowfall in January - Helen, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Helen, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Helen, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Helen, 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
Helen, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Helen, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Helen, WV

Average UV index in January - Helen, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Helen, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Helen, 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 36).

Average visibility in January
Helen, WV

Average visibility in January - Helen, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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