January weather forecast
Richard, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Richard, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Richard, in January, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 17 days. Throughout January, 7.4" (188mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, recording an average high temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is Richard's coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 34.5°F (1.4°C) and the low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Richard?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Richard, during January, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Richard, in January, during 17 snowfall days, 7.4" (188mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Richard have in January?

In Richard, the average day length in January is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Richard have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Richard is 3h.

What is the UV index intensity 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.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Richard, WV

Average temperature in January - Richard, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Richard, WV

Average pressure in January - Richard, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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

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

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Richard, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Richard, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Richard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Richard, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Richard, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Richard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richard, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h

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

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Richard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Richard, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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

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

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