January weather forecast
Pickens, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Pickens, West Virginia, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Pickens, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pickens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.4 days and collects up to 23.23" (590mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pickens, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With average high temperatures of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and lows of 18.3°F (-7.6°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

During January, Pickens experiences an average high-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Pickens, in January, snow falls for 18.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pickens have in January?

In Pickens, the average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Pickens have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Pickens, WV

Average temperature in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Pickens, WV

Average pressure in January - Pickens, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Pickens, WV

Average wind speed in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Pickens, WV

Average humidity in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (80%).

Average rainfall in January
Pickens, WV

Average rainfall in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Pickens, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pickens, WV

Average snowfall in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pickens, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pickens, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pickens, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Pickens, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Pickens, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Pickens, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in January
Pickens, WV

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

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

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