January weather forecast
Mount Alto, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Mount Alto, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Mount Alto, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Mount Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.2 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout January, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Alto, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.4 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Mount Alto?

In Mount Alto, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 37.6°F (3.1°C) at the peak and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the lowest.

Is January cold?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Mount Alto, is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Mount Alto are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January in Mount Alto?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Mount Alto, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Mount Alto, during January, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Mount Alto.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Mount Alto, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Mount Alto, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average temperature in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average pressure in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average wind speed in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average humidity in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average rainfall in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average snowfall in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mount Alto, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Mount Alto, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Mount Alto, WV

Average UV index in January - Mount Alto, 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
Mount Alto, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Mount Alto, 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
Mount Alto, WV

Average visibility in January - Mount Alto, 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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