January weather forecast
Ireland, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ireland, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ireland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.1 days and collects up to 38.98" (990mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 8.46" (215mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ireland, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, with its high-temperature average of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Ireland?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ireland, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in Ireland in January?

In January, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout January, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Ireland?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 8.46" (215mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 16.5 days. Throughout January, 8.46" (215mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Ireland is 3.7h.

What is the month 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.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ireland, WV

Average temperature in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Ireland, WV

Average pressure in January - Ireland, 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
Ireland, WV

Average wind speed in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Ireland, WV

Average humidity in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

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

Average rainfall in January
Ireland, WV

Average rainfall in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Ireland, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ireland, WV

Average snowfall in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ireland, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ireland, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ireland, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Ireland, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are July 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
Ireland, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Ireland, WV

Average visibility in January - Ireland, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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