January weather forecast
Riverview Heights, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Riverview Heights, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

Riverview Heights records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.8 rainfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), is generally the coldest month.

How cold is January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Riverview Heights, in January, during 16.6 snowfall days, 8.15" (207mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Riverview Heights have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Riverview Heights, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverview Heights have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Riverview Heights?

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

Average temperature in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°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 (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average pressure in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average wind speed in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average humidity in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average rainfall in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average snowfall in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riverview Heights, 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: 3h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average UV index in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Riverview Heights, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Riverview Heights, WV

Average visibility in January - Riverview Heights, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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