January weather forecast
Polk, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Polk, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Polk, West Virginia, notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 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 Polk, in January, during 12 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout January, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. In Polk, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.4 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, in Polk, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, in Polk, the average high-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Polk, in January, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout January, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Polk have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Polk have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January 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 sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Polk, WV

Average temperature in January - Polk, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Polk, WV

Average pressure in January - Polk, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
Polk, WV

Average wind speed in January - Polk, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Polk, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Polk, WV

Average rainfall in January - Polk, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Polk, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Polk, WV

Average snowfall in January - Polk, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Polk, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Polk, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Polk, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Polk, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Polk, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Polk, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Polk, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Polk, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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