January weather forecast
Holden, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Holden, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Holden, in January, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Holden, West Virginia, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Holden are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Holden's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and lows of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Holden, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Holden, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Holden, in January, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout January, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Holden have in January?

In Holden, the average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Holden have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Holden?

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 Holden, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Holden, WV

Average temperature in January - Holden, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Holden, WV

Average pressure in January - Holden, 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
Holden, WV

Average wind speed in January - Holden, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Holden, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Holden, WV

Average rainfall in January - Holden, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Holden, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Holden, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Holden, WV

Average snowfall in January - Holden, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Holden, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Holden, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Holden, 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: 3h and 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Holden, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Holden, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Holden, WV

Average UV index in January - Holden, 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
Holden, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Holden, 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 33).

Average visibility in January
Holden, WV

Average visibility in January - Holden, 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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