January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Lester, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In Lester, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lester, during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Lester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.8 days and collects up to 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h 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 in Lester. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

Lester in January has an average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Lester?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Lester, during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lester, in January, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Lester, the average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
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Average temperature in January - Lester, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Lester, 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
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Average wind speed in January - Lester, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Lester, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Lester, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Lester, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Lester, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Lester, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Lester, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Lester, 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 36).

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

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

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