January weather forecast
Philippi, WV

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Weather in January

January greets Philippi, West Virginia with a brisk winter chill. The day starts cold, with the lowest temperature recorded at 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Accumulations of snow dot the landscape, transforming the city into a winter wonderland. The onset of the year is marked by shorter days and longer nights. Despite the icy conditions, Philippi’s snow-laden January days have their own serene beauty.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Philippi, during January, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 8.86" (225mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Philippi, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.4h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Philippi, is 35.4°F (1.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°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 is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, in Philippi, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout January, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 8.86" (225mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Philippi, during January, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Philippi, the average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.4h.

When is 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 Philippi, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Philippi, WV

Average temperature in January - Philippi, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Philippi, WV

Average pressure in January - Philippi, 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
Philippi, WV

Average wind speed in January - Philippi, 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 (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Philippi, WV

Average humidity in January - Philippi, 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 June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Philippi, WV

Average rainfall in January - Philippi, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Philippi, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Philippi, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Philippi, WV

Average snowfall in January - Philippi, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.86"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Philippi, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Philippi, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Philippi, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Philippi, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and October (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Philippi, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Philippi, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Philippi, 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
Philippi, WV

Average visibility in January - Philippi, 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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