January weather forecast
Swandale, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Swandale, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

In Swandale, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 36.5°F (2.5°C) at the peak and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 190.3 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a minimum average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

How cold is January?

In Swandale, 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the most humid month?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Swandale, in January, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Swandale, West Virginia, in January, during 16.3 snowfall days, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Swandale have in January?

In Swandale, the average day length in January is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Swandale have in January?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 Swandale?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Swandale, WV

Average temperature in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.5°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 (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Swandale, WV

Average pressure in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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
Swandale, WV

Average wind speed in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Swandale, WV

Average humidity in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

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

Average rainfall in January
Swandale, WV

Average rainfall in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Swandale, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Swandale, WV

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Swandale, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swandale, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Swandale, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Swandale, WV

Average UV index in January - Swandale, 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
Swandale, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Swandale, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Swandale, WV

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

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

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