January weather forecast
Madison, WV

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

January, having 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 month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Madison is 81%.

Rainfall

In Madison, in January, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.9 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Madison, 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, in Madison, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.7h 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January translates into the following guidance:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Madison?

In Madison, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 39°F (3.9°C) and reaching a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is it in Madison in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Madison, records 39°F (3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Madison?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Madison?

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

What is the snowiest month in Madison?

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

How much does it snow in Madison in January?

In Madison, West Virginia, in January, during 12.3 snowfall days, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Madison?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Madison?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Madison?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Madison?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Madison?

In Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Madison, WV

Average temperature in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average pressure in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average wind speed in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average humidity in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average rainfall in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average snowfall in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

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

Average sunshine days in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average UV index in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Madison, 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
Madison, WV

Average visibility in January - Madison, 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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