January weather forecast
Prairietown, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Prairietown, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Prairietown, during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prairietown, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Prairietown is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Prairietown, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January in Prairietown, 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Prairietown are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

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

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 39°F (3.9°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Prairietown, during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and 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?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In Prairietown, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Prairietown, WV

Average temperature in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average pressure in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average wind speed in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average humidity in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average rainfall in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average snowfall in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average UV index in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Prairietown, 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
Prairietown, WV

Average visibility in January - Prairietown, 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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