January weather forecast
Joetown, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Joetown, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and a low temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), is Joetown's coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Joetown, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Joetown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Joetown, in January, during 15 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Joetown, the average length of the day in January 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, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.9h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Joetown, West Virginia, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 35.8°F (2.1°C) at the peak and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) at the lowest.

How cold is it in January?

In Joetown, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Joetown, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Joetown, in January, during 15 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When 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?

With an average of 2.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Joetown have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Joetown, WV

Average pressure in January - Joetown, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Joetown, WV

Average wind speed in January - Joetown, 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 (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Joetown, WV

Average humidity in January - Joetown, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

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

Average rainfall in January
Joetown, WV

Average rainfall in January - Joetown, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Joetown, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Joetown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Joetown, WV

Average snowfall in January - Joetown, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.94"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Joetown, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Joetown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Joetown, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Joetown, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Joetown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Joetown, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in January - Joetown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Joetown, WV

Average visibility in January - Joetown, 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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