January weather forecast
Hereford, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Hereford, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.3 rainfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hereford. The month with the most snowfall in Hereford is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hereford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Hereford.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hereford are January, February 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Hereford?

Hereford, West Virginia, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Is January cold in Hereford?

Hereford in January has an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Hereford?

The months with the highest humidity in Hereford are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Hereford?

The average relative humidity in January in Hereford, West Virginia, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Hereford in January?

In Hereford, West Virginia, in January, during 9.6 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Hereford?

The month with the most snowfall in Hereford is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Hereford?

In Hereford, West Virginia, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hereford have in January?

In Hereford, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Hereford?

On the first day of January in Hereford, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hereford?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Hereford, West Virginia.

How long on average sun shines in January in Hereford?

In Hereford, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hereford?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hereford, West Virginia.

What is the UV index reading in January in Hereford?

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

Average temperature in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Hereford, WV

Average pressure in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hereford, WV

Average wind speed in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Hereford, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Hereford, WV

Average rainfall in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Hereford, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hereford, WV

Average snowfall in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hereford, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hereford, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hereford, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Hereford, WV

Average UV index in January - Hereford, 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
Hereford, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Hereford, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Hereford, WV

Average visibility in January - Hereford, 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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