January weather forecast
The Orchard, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in The Orchard, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

The Orchard records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In The Orchard, in January, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In The Orchard, in January, during 16.1 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.6 snowfall days, and 22.2" (564mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In The Orchard, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 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 daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The Orchard's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in The Orchard, is 33.1°F (0.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In The Orchard, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In The Orchard, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 16.1 days. Throughout January, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does The Orchard have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:38 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?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In The Orchard, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
The Orchard, WV

Average temperature in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.1°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 (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in January
The Orchard, WV

Average pressure in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
The Orchard, WV

Average wind speed in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
The Orchard, WV

Average humidity in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
The Orchard, WV

Average rainfall in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in January
The Orchard, WV

Average rainfall days in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
The Orchard, WV

Average snowfall in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
The Orchard, WV

Average snowfall days in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
The Orchard, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - The Orchard, 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
The Orchard, WV

Average sunshine days in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
The Orchard, WV

Average UV index in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
The Orchard, WV

Average cloud cover in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
The Orchard, WV

Average visibility in January - The Orchard, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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