January weather forecast
Rita, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Rita, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Rita, in January, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rita, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Rita's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is it cold during January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Rita, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Rita, in January, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Rita?

In Rita, during January, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rita have in January?

In Rita, the average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Rita, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Rita, WV

Average pressure in January - Rita, 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
Rita, WV

Average wind speed in January - Rita, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Rita, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Rita, WV

Average rainfall in January - Rita, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Rita, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Rita, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rita, WV

Average snowfall in January - Rita, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rita, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Rita, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rita, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Rita, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Rita, WV

Average UV index in January - Rita, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Rita, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Rita, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Rita, WV

Average visibility in January - Rita, 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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