January weather forecast
Midway, WV

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 37°F (2.8°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) respectively, January is Midway's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Midway, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, 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 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with its average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 37°F (2.8°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Midway, in January, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 15.6 days. Throughout January, 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Midway have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

What time 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 5:46 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 many hours of sunshine does Midway have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration 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?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Midway, WV

Average temperature in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average pressure in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average wind speed in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average humidity in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average rainfall in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average snowfall in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

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

Average sunshine days in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average UV index in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Midway, 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
Midway, WV

Average visibility in January - Midway, 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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