January weather forecast
Ridgeway, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Ridgeway, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

In Ridgeway, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ridgeway, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January, known for its average high temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and an average low temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In Ridgeway, 37.4°F (3°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Ridgeway, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Ridgeway, West Virginia, is January, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Ridgeway, during January, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Ridgeway, the average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ridgeway have in January?

In Ridgeway, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 in Ridgeway.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average temperature in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average pressure in January - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, WV

Average wind speed in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average humidity in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average rainfall in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average snowfall in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Ridgeway, WV

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

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 30min).

  • 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 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Ridgeway, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Ridgeway, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Ridgeway, WV

Average visibility in January - Ridgeway, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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