January weather forecast
Paxton, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Paxton, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Paxton's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) to a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Paxton, in January, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Paxton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.1 days and collects up to 36.3" (922mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Paxton, West Virginia, is January, when snow falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, in Paxton, the average high-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How many days does it rain in January in Paxton?

In January, in Paxton, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Paxton, in January, snow falls for 14 days, with typically accumulated 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Paxton have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paxton, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Paxton, WV

Average pressure in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Paxton, WV

Average wind speed in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Paxton, WV

Average humidity in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Paxton, WV

Average rainfall in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Paxton, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Paxton, WV

Average snowfall in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Paxton, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Paxton, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Paxton, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Paxton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Paxton, WV

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

Average cloud cover in January
Paxton, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Paxton, 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 33).

Average visibility in January
Paxton, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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