January weather forecast
Hernshaw, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Hernshaw, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hernshaw, in January, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.4 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hernshaw, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Hernshaw's January weather, with an average high temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Hernshaw, in January, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Hernshaw, during January, snow falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hernshaw have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Hernshaw is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Hernshaw, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Hernshaw, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Hernshaw, WV

Average pressure in January - Hernshaw, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Hernshaw, WV

Average wind speed in January - Hernshaw, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Hernshaw, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Hernshaw, WV

Average rainfall in January - Hernshaw, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Hernshaw, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Hernshaw, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hernshaw, WV

Average snowfall in January - Hernshaw, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hernshaw, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Hernshaw, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hernshaw, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hernshaw, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Hernshaw, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hernshaw, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Hernshaw, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Hernshaw, 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 33).

Average visibility in January
Hernshaw, WV

Average visibility in January - Hernshaw, 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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