January weather forecast
Short Creek, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Short Creek, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Short Creek witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

In Short Creek, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Short Creek, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Short Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 9.96" (253mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

In Short Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Short Creek's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is January?

In Short Creek, 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Short Creek, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Short Creek, in January, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Short Creek, during January, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Short Creek have in January?

In Short Creek, the average day length in January is 9h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Short Creek?

On the first day of January in Short Creek, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Short Creek, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Short Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Short Creek, WV

Average temperature in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Short Creek, WV

Average pressure in January - Short Creek, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Short Creek, WV

Average wind speed in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Short Creek, WV

Average humidity in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Short Creek, WV

Average rainfall in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Short Creek, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Short Creek, WV

Average snowfall in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.93"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Short Creek, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Short Creek, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Short Creek, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Short Creek, WV

Average UV index in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Short Creek, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Short Creek, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Short Creek, WV

Average visibility in January - Short Creek, 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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