January weather forecast
Opekiska, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Opekiska, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and max 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Opekiska reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 35.6°F (2°C) at the peak and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Opekiska, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Opekiska is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Opekiska, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Opekiska, during January, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Opekiska have in January?

In January, the average day length in Opekiska is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Opekiska have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

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 intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Opekiska, WV

Average pressure in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Opekiska, WV

Average wind speed in January - Opekiska, 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 (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Opekiska, WV

Average humidity in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Opekiska, WV

Average rainfall in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Opekiska, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Opekiska, WV

Average snowfall in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Opekiska, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Opekiska, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Opekiska, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Opekiska, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Opekiska, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Opekiska, WV

Average visibility in January - Opekiska, 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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