January weather forecast
Portersville, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Portersville, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39°F (3.9°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 39°F (3.9°C) and lows at 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Portersville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Portersville?

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Portersville, records 39°F (3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Portersville in January?

In Portersville, in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Portersville, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Portersville, WV

Average temperature in January - Portersville, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Portersville, WV

Average pressure in January - Portersville, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"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
Portersville, WV

Average wind speed in January - Portersville, 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 (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Portersville, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Portersville, WV

Average rainfall in January - Portersville, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Portersville, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Portersville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Portersville, WV

Average snowfall in January - Portersville, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Portersville, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Portersville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Portersville, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Portersville, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Portersville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Portersville, WV

Average UV index in January - Portersville, 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
Portersville, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Portersville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Portersville, WV

Average visibility in January - Portersville, 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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