January weather forecast
Shoals, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Shoals, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Shoals's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Shoals, during January, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Shoals, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 12.44" (316mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shoals, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, in Shoals, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shoals are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Shoals?

January, with its average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Shoals, records 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, in Shoals, it is snowing for 11 days. Throughout January, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shoals have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Shoals?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shoals?

With an average of 3.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Shoals?

In Shoals, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.9h.

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 in Shoals.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Shoals, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shoals, WV

Average temperature in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Shoals, WV

Average pressure in January - Shoals, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Shoals, WV

Average humidity in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Shoals, WV

Average rainfall in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in January
Shoals, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shoals, WV

Average snowfall in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shoals, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shoals, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in January
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Average UV index in January - Shoals, 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
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Average cloud cover in January - Shoals, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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

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

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