January weather forecast
Skelton, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Skelton, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

In Skelton, during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.8 rainfall days, and 36.5" (927mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 16.9 days. Throughout January, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated. In Skelton, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.5 days and aggregates up to 40.55" (1030mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Skelton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to 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 major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Skelton, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Skelton, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Skelton, in January, during 16.9 snowfall days, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Skelton, the average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Skelton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Skelton?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Skelton?

In Skelton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Skelton, WV

Average temperature in January - Skelton, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Skelton, WV

Average pressure in January - Skelton, 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
Skelton, WV

Average wind speed in January - Skelton, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Skelton, WV

Average humidity in January - Skelton, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in January
Skelton, WV

Average rainfall in January - Skelton, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.03"

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
Skelton, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Skelton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Skelton, WV

Average snowfall in January - Skelton, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Skelton, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Skelton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Skelton, 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

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average sunshine days in January
Skelton, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Skelton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Skelton, WV

Average UV index in January - Skelton, 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
Skelton, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Skelton, 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 August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Skelton, WV

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

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

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