January weather forecast
Hiawatha, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Hiawatha, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

In Hiawatha, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hiawatha, in January, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hiawatha, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout January, 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hiawatha, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.5 days and aggregates up to 27.36" (695mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 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.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hiawatha during January are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Hiawatha, in January, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Hiawatha, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hiawatha have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 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?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Hiawatha, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hiawatha, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Hiawatha, WV

Average pressure in January - Hiawatha, 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
Hiawatha, WV

Average wind speed in January - Hiawatha, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Hiawatha, WV

Average humidity in January - Hiawatha, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Hiawatha, WV

Average rainfall in January - Hiawatha, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Hiawatha, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Hiawatha, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hiawatha, WV

Average snowfall in January - Hiawatha, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Hiawatha, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Hiawatha, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hiawatha, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hiawatha, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Hiawatha, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Hiawatha, WV

Average UV index in January - Hiawatha, 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
Hiawatha, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Hiawatha, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Hiawatha, WV

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

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

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