January weather forecast
Peterstown, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Peterstown, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Peterstown is 80%.

Rainfall

In Peterstown, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Peterstown, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Peterstown, West Virginia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Peterstown?

The coldest temperatures in Peterstown, West Virginia, occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Is it cold in Peterstown during January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Peterstown?

In Peterstown, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in Peterstown in January?

In Peterstown, West Virginia, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Peterstown?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Peterstown. Snow falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Peterstown in January?

In Peterstown, during January, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

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

In Peterstown, West Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Peterstown?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Peterstown?

The month with the least sunshine in Peterstown, West Virginia, is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Peterstown?

In Peterstown, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Peterstown?

The months with the lowest UV index in Peterstown, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Peterstown?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Peterstown, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Peterstown, WV

Average temperature in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Peterstown, WV

Average pressure in January - Peterstown, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Peterstown, WV

Average wind speed in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Peterstown, WV

Average humidity in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Peterstown, WV

Average rainfall in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Peterstown, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Peterstown, WV

Average snowfall in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Peterstown, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Peterstown, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Peterstown, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Peterstown, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Peterstown, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in January
Peterstown, WV

Average visibility in January - Peterstown, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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