January weather forecast
Shamrock, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shamrock, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Shamrock, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Shamrock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into 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. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Shamrock, reaching 39.7°F (4.3°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the low.

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Shamrock, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Shamrock, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shamrock, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Shamrock, in January, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.53" (115mm) 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?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shamrock?

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

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Shamrock, WV

Average temperature in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Shamrock, WV

Average pressure in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"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
Shamrock, WV

Average wind speed in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Shamrock, WV

Average humidity in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Shamrock, WV

Average rainfall in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Shamrock, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shamrock, WV

Average snowfall in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shamrock, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shamrock, 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: 3h and 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shamrock, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Shamrock, WV

Average UV index in January - Shamrock, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Shamrock, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Shamrock, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Shamrock, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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