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- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Switchback, in January, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Switchback, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Switchback. In Switchback, West Virginia, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.06" (154mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Switchback, there are 46.5 snowfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year in Switchback, West Virginia, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Switchback are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Switchback, WV
- Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 23.7°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 (23.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Switchback, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Switchback, WV
- Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Switchback, WV
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Switchback, WV
- Average rainfall in January: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in January
Switchback, WV
- Average rainfall days in January: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).
Average snowfall in January
Switchback, WV
- Average snowfall in January: 6.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Switchback, WV
- Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Switchback, 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 and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Switchback, WV
- Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Switchback, 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
Switchback, WV
- Average cloud cover in January: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in January
Switchback, WV
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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