January weather forecast
Sovereign, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Sovereign, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Sovereign's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Sovereign, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sovereign. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sovereign, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Sovereign's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and an average low temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest in the year.

Is it cold during January?

During January, Sovereign experiences an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in January?

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

When does it snow the most?

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 Sovereign in January?

In Sovereign, in January, during 11.6 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sovereign?

The average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Sovereign?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average pressure in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average wind speed in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average humidity in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average rainfall in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average snowfall in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average UV index in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Sovereign, 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
Sovereign, WV

Average visibility in January - Sovereign, 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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