January weather forecast
Thorpe, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Thorpe, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Thorpe, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Thorpe, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thorpe, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. In Thorpe, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow. In Thorpe, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 20" (508mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Thorpe is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Thorpe, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Thorpe?

With average high and low temperatures of 39.2°F (4°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C) respectively, January is Thorpe's coldest month.

Is it cold in Thorpe during January?

In Thorpe, in January, the average high-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C), and the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Thorpe?

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

How much does it rain in Thorpe in January?

In Thorpe, West Virginia, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Thorpe?

In Thorpe, West Virginia, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Thorpe is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Thorpe?

On the first day of January in Thorpe, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Thorpe?

The month with the least sunshine in Thorpe, West Virginia, is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Thorpe?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Thorpe is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Thorpe?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Thorpe?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Thorpe is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Thorpe, WV

Average temperature in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in January
Thorpe, WV

Average pressure in January - Thorpe, 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
Thorpe, WV

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

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

Average humidity in January
Thorpe, WV

Average humidity in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Thorpe, WV

Average rainfall in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Thorpe, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thorpe, WV

Average snowfall in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Thorpe, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thorpe, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thorpe, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Thorpe, WV

Average UV index in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Thorpe, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Thorpe, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Thorpe, WV

Average visibility in January - Thorpe, 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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