January weather forecast
Owings, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Owings, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Owings's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 35.6°F (2°C) and lows of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Owings, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Owings, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.1 days and collects up to 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Owings, during January, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, known for its average high temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Owings, in January, the average high-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Owings, in January, during 12 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Owings, in January, snow falls for 15.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.61" (168mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

What is the month 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Owings, WV

Average temperature in January - Owings, 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: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Owings, WV

Average pressure in January - Owings, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"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
Owings, WV

Average wind speed in January - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Owings, WV

Average rainfall in January - Owings, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Owings, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Owings, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Owings, WV

Average snowfall in January - Owings, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Owings, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Owings, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Owings, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Owings, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Owings, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Owings, WV

Average UV index in January - Owings, 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
Owings, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Owings, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Owings, WV

Average visibility in January - Owings, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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