January weather forecast
Shafer, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shafer, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.7°F (0.4°C) and min 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

Temperature

Shafer reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 32.7°F (0.4°C) at the peak and 19.6°F (-6.9°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Shafer, in January, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 192.7 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) 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 18.3 days and accumulates 11.73" (298mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shafer, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Shafer's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Shafer, records 32.7°F (0.4°C), while the low-temperature is 19.6°F (-6.9°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in Shafer.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Shafer, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shafer, in January, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Shafer, in January, during 18.3 snowfall days, 11.73" (298mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shafer have in January?

In Shafer, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Shafer, WV

Average temperature in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.6°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 (19.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Shafer, WV

Average pressure in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Shafer, WV

Average wind speed in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Shafer, WV

Average humidity in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Shafer, WV

Average rainfall in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
Shafer, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shafer, WV

Average snowfall in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 11.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shafer, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shafer, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shafer, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Shafer, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Shafer, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Shafer, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in January
Shafer, WV

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

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

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