January weather forecast
Jimtown, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Jimtown, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Jimtown, in January, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 189.3 rainfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) 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 16.4 days and accumulates 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of January, in Jimtown, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, recording an average high temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C), is Jimtown's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Jimtown, in January, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Jimtown. Snow falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Jimtown, in January, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Jimtown, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Jimtown have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Jimtown are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Jimtown, WV

Average temperature in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Jimtown, WV

Average pressure in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Jimtown, WV

Average wind speed in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Jimtown, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Jimtown, WV

Average rainfall in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Jimtown, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Jimtown, WV

Average snowfall in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Jimtown, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Jimtown, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Jimtown, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Jimtown, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Jimtown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Jimtown, WV

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

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

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