January weather forecast
Ridgeview, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ridgeview, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ridgeview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.9 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Ridgeview are January and February, with an average 5.12" (130mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 39°F (3.9°C) and lows at 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is January?

In Ridgeview, 39°F (3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Ridgeview?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 5.12" (130mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Ridgeview, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Ridgeview?

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 Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average temperature in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°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 (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average pressure in January - Ridgeview, 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
Ridgeview, WV

Average wind speed in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average humidity in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average rainfall in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average snowfall in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ridgeview, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgeview, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgeview, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Ridgeview, WV

Average visibility in January - Ridgeview, 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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