January weather forecast
Saltwell, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Saltwell, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.6°F (2°C) and min 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

Saltwell witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Saltwell, in January, during 12 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saltwell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.1 days and collects up to 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Saltwell, during January, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 28.82" (732mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Saltwell records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Saltwell, is 35.6°F (2°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Saltwell, during January, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Saltwell, in January, during 15.2 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Saltwell, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Saltwell?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Saltwell have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

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.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Saltwell, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Saltwell, WV

Average pressure in January - Saltwell, 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
Saltwell, WV

Average wind speed in January - Saltwell, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Saltwell, WV

Average humidity in January - Saltwell, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Saltwell, WV

Average rainfall in January - Saltwell, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Saltwell, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Saltwell, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Saltwell, WV

Average snowfall in January - Saltwell, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Saltwell, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Saltwell, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Saltwell, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Saltwell, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Saltwell, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Saltwell, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Saltwell, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Saltwell, 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
Saltwell, WV

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

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

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