January weather forecast
Melissa, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Melissa, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Melissa, West Virginia, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Melissa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Melissa is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 39°F (3.9°C) at the peak and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at the low.

How cold is it in Melissa in January?

In Melissa, 39°F (3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Melissa is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Melissa, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Melissa, in January, during 11.4 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Melissa have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Melissa, 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 reading in January?

In Melissa, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Melissa, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Melissa, WV

Average pressure in January - Melissa, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Melissa, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Melissa, WV

Average humidity in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Melissa, WV

Average rainfall in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Melissa, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Melissa, WV

Average snowfall in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Melissa, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Melissa, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Melissa, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Melissa, WV

Average UV index in January - Melissa, 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
Melissa, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Melissa, WV

Average visibility in January - Melissa, 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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