January weather forecast
Layville, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Layville, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average high of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183.9 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 5.12" (130mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:48 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Layville's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

Is it cold during January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 39°F (3.9°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Layville, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Layville, in January, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 5.12" (130mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Layville, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Layville have in January?

In Layville, the average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Layville, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Layville have in January?

In Layville, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Layville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Layville, WV

Average temperature in January - Layville, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Layville, WV

Average pressure in January - Layville, 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
Layville, WV

Average wind speed in January - Layville, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Layville, WV

Average humidity in January - Layville, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Layville, WV

Average rainfall in January - Layville, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Layville, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Layville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Layville, WV

Average snowfall in January - Layville, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Layville, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Layville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Layville, 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 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Layville, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Layville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Layville, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Layville, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Layville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Layville, WV

Average visibility in January - Layville, 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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