January weather forecast
Minden, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Minden, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Minden, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Minden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.4 days and collects up to 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Minden, in January, during 14 snowfall days, 7.32" (186mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is January in Minden?

The high-temperature, in January, in Minden, records 36.9°F (2.7°C), while the low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Minden, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Minden, in January, during 14 snowfall days, 7.32" (186mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in January in Minden is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Minden have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Minden?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Minden, WV

Average temperature in January - Minden, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°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 (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Minden, WV

Average pressure in January - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average wind speed in January - Minden, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Minden, WV

Average humidity in January - Minden, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Minden, WV

Average rainfall in January - Minden, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Minden, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Minden, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Minden, WV

Average snowfall in January - Minden, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Minden, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Minden, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Minden, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Minden, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Minden, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Minden, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Minden, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Minden, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Minden, WV

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

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

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