January weather forecast
Ridersville, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ridersville, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and max 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), is Ridersville's coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ridersville, West Virginia, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ridersville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Ridersville, West Virginia. In Ridersville, in January, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow. In Ridersville, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.1 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Ridersville.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ridersville, West Virginia. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Ridersville?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), is the coldest month in Ridersville.

How cold is January in Ridersville?

The high-temperature, in January, in Ridersville, records 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ridersville?

In January, the average relative humidity in Ridersville is 76%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ridersville?

In Ridersville, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Ridersville?

In January, in Ridersville, West Virginia, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ridersville have in January?

The average day length in January in Ridersville is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Ridersville?

On the first day of January in Ridersville, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ridersville?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Ridersville, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridersville have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ridersville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Ridersville?

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in January
Ridersville, WV

Average temperature in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridersville, WV

Average pressure in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"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
Ridersville, WV

Average wind speed in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridersville, WV

Average humidity in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridersville, WV

Average rainfall in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridersville, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridersville, WV

Average snowfall in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridersville, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridersville, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridersville, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridersville, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Ridersville, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Ridersville, WV

Average visibility in January - Ridersville, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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