January weather forecast
Kirkwood, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Kirkwood, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 190.3 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kirkwood is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. 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: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Kirkwood?

The coldest period in Kirkwood is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

How cold is January in Kirkwood?

During January, Kirkwood experiences an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the most humid month in Kirkwood?

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 Kirkwood?

In Kirkwood, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in Kirkwood in January?

In Kirkwood, in January, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Kirkwood?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Kirkwood. Snow falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Kirkwood in January?

In Kirkwood, during January, snow falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kirkwood?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kirkwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kirkwood?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Kirkwood?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kirkwood is 3.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kirkwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kirkwood is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kirkwood, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Kirkwood, WV

Average pressure in January - Kirkwood, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
Kirkwood, WV

Average wind speed in January - Kirkwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Kirkwood, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Kirkwood, WV

Average rainfall in January - Kirkwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Kirkwood, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Kirkwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Kirkwood, WV

Average snowfall in January - Kirkwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Kirkwood, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Kirkwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kirkwood, 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 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
Kirkwood, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Kirkwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Kirkwood, WV

Average UV index in January - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Kirkwood, 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 34).

Average visibility in January
Kirkwood, WV

Average visibility in January - Kirkwood, 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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