January weather forecast
Salem, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Salem, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

In Salem, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Salem, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Salem, records 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the most humid month in Salem?

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

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Salem, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Salem, during January, snow falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Salem?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is 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 intensity in January?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Salem, WV

Average temperature in January - Salem, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in January
Salem, WV

Average pressure in January - Salem, 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
Salem, WV

Average wind speed in January - Salem, 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 (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Salem, WV

Average humidity in January - Salem, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Salem, WV

Average rainfall in January - Salem, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Salem, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Salem, WV

Average snowfall in January - Salem, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Salem, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salem, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Salem, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Salem, WV

Average UV index in January - Salem, 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
Salem, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Salem, WV

Average visibility in January - Salem, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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