January weather forecast
Old Gauley, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Old Gauley, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Old Gauley experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Old Gauley, in January, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Old Gauley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.2 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Old Gauley witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

How cold is January?

In January, in Old Gauley, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Old Gauley, during January, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 5.59" (142mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Old Gauley, in January, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.59" (142mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Old Gauley, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What are the months 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 reading in January?

In Old Gauley, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average temperature in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average pressure in January - Old Gauley, 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
Old Gauley, WV

Average wind speed in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average humidity in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average rainfall in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average snowfall in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Old Gauley, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average UV index in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Old Gauley, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Old Gauley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Old Gauley, WV

Average visibility in January - Old Gauley, 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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