January weather forecast
Sandstone, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Sandstone, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

Sandstone's January weather, with an average high temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and an average low temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

In Sandstone, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Sandstone, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 25.35" (644mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sandstone, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sandstone, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Sandstone's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and lows of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sandstone, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Sandstone, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sandstone, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sandstone have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sandstone?

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 Sandstone, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Sandstone, WV

Average temperature in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Sandstone, WV

Average pressure in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
Sandstone, WV

Average wind speed in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Sandstone, WV

Average humidity in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Sandstone, WV

Average rainfall in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in January
Sandstone, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sandstone, WV

Average snowfall in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sandstone, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sandstone, 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: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sandstone, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in January
Sandstone, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sandstone, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Sandstone, WV

Average visibility in January - Sandstone, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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