January weather forecast
New Richmond, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in New Richmond, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

New Richmond's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and lows of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in New Richmond is 81%.

Rainfall

In New Richmond, West Virginia, in January, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Richmond, there are 180.7 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Richmond, in January, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.94" (151mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January in New Richmond, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in New Richmond, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in New Richmond, West Virginia. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in New Richmond?

New Richmond's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in New Richmond in January?

January temperatures in New Richmond vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in New Richmond?

In New Richmond, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in New Richmond in January?

In New Richmond, in January, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in New Richmond?

In New Richmond, in January, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in New Richmond?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in New Richmond?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in New Richmond?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in New Richmond, West Virginia.

How long on average sun shines in January in New Richmond?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in New Richmond?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in New Richmond?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in New Richmond, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
New Richmond, WV

Average temperature in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°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 (24.8°F).

Average pressure in January
New Richmond, WV

Average pressure in January - New Richmond, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
New Richmond, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
New Richmond, WV

Average humidity in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
New Richmond, WV

Average rainfall in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.68"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
New Richmond, WV

Average rainfall days in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
New Richmond, WV

Average snowfall in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
New Richmond, WV

Average snowfall days in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
New Richmond, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - New Richmond, 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 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
New Richmond, WV

Average sunshine days in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
New Richmond, WV

Average UV index in January - New Richmond, 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
New Richmond, WV

Average cloud cover in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
New Richmond, WV

Average visibility in January - New Richmond, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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