January weather forecast
Prosperity, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Prosperity, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Prosperity's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 37°F (2.8°C) to a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Prosperity, in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Prosperity, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is Prosperity's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37°F (2.8°C) and lows of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Prosperity, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Prosperity, in January, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Prosperity in January?

In Prosperity, in January, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prosperity have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 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 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Prosperity have in January?

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 through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Prosperity, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Prosperity, WV

Average temperature in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Prosperity, WV

Average pressure in January - Prosperity, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Prosperity, WV

Average wind speed in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Prosperity, WV

Average humidity in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Prosperity, WV

Average rainfall in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in January
Prosperity, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prosperity, WV

Average snowfall in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prosperity, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prosperity, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Prosperity, WV

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

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Prosperity, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Prosperity, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Prosperity, WV

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

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

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