January weather forecast
Rainelle, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Rainelle, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Rainelle, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rainelle, West Virginia, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.38" (162mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rainelle, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.2 days and aggregates up to 32.83" (834mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Rainelle, West Virginia, is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rainelle. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Rainelle?

January is the month when Rainelle experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is it in Rainelle in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Rainelle, is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Rainelle?

In January, the average relative humidity in Rainelle is 84%.

How much does it rain in Rainelle in January?

In Rainelle, West Virginia, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Rainelle?

In Rainelle, in January, during 12.8 snowfall days, 6.38" (162mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Rainelle?

The average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Rainelle?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rainelle, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rainelle?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Rainelle?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rainelle?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rainelle, West Virginia.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Rainelle?

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

Average temperature in January - Rainelle, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Rainelle, WV

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

Average wind speed in January - Rainelle, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Rainelle, WV

Average humidity in January - Rainelle, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Rainelle, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Rainelle, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Rainelle, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rainelle, WV

Average snowfall in January - Rainelle, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rainelle, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Rainelle, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rainelle, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rainelle, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Rainelle, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Rainelle, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Rainelle, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Rainelle, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in January
Rainelle, WV

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

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

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