January weather forecast
Sand Fork, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Sand Fork, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sand Fork, in January, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sand Fork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.9 days and collects up to 38.19" (970mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.4 days and accumulates 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sand Fork, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Sand Fork, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°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?

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sand Fork, in January, during 15.4 snowfall days, 6.22" (158mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sand Fork have in January?

In January, the average day length in Sand Fork is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Sand Fork.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sand Fork, WV

Average temperature in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
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Average wind speed in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Sand Fork, 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, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Sand Fork, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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

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