January weather forecast
Mechanicstown, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Mechanicstown, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.9°F (3.3°C) and min 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout January, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mechanicstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Mechanicstown. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mechanicstown.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Mechanicstown?

In Mechanicstown, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature during January is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Mechanicstown, in January, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Mechanicstown, during January, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mechanicstown have in January?

In Mechanicstown, the average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Mechanicstown?

On the first day of January in Mechanicstown, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Mechanicstown, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average temperature in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average pressure in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average wind speed in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average humidity in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average rainfall in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average snowfall in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average UV index in January - Mechanicstown, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Mechanicstown, WV

Average visibility in January - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and October (5mi).

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