January weather forecast
Oceana, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Oceana, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In Oceana, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Oceana, West Virginia, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oceana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.9 days and collects up to 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oceana, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.3 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Oceana, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 38.7°F (3.7°C) and reaching a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Is it cold during January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Oceana, is 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Oceana, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How much does it rain in Oceana in January?

In Oceana, in January, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Oceana, in January, during 8.3 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is 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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Oceana, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Oceana, WV

Average temperature in January - Oceana, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°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 (24.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Oceana, WV

Average pressure in January - Oceana, 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
Oceana, WV

Average wind speed in January - Oceana, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Oceana, WV

Average humidity in January - Oceana, 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 (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Oceana, WV

Average rainfall in January - Oceana, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Oceana, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Oceana, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oceana, WV

Average snowfall in January - Oceana, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oceana, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Oceana, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oceana, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oceana, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Oceana, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Oceana, WV

Average UV index in January - Oceana, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Oceana, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Oceana, 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 35).

Average visibility in January
Oceana, WV

Average visibility in January - Oceana, 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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