January weather forecast
Lake, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Lake, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak 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 Lake, during January, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate 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, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Lake, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Lake?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

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

What is the snowiest month?

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 Lake, in January, during 11.6 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lake have in January?

In Lake, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lake, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in January in Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat 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
Lake, WV

Average temperature in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average pressure in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average wind speed in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average humidity in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average rainfall in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average snowfall in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

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

Average sunshine days in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average UV index in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Lake, 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
Lake, WV

Average visibility in January - Lake, 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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