January weather forecast
Upper Leatherwood, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Upper Leatherwood, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Upper Leatherwood, in January, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.3 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate 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:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, having an average high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

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

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 many days does it rain in January?

In Upper Leatherwood, 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 in Upper Leatherwood. Snow falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Upper Leatherwood, during January, snow falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Upper Leatherwood have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Upper Leatherwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:14 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 Upper Leatherwood have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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?

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

Average temperature in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average pressure in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average wind speed in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average humidity in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average rainfall in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average snowfall in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average UV index in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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
Upper Leatherwood, WV

Average visibility in January - Upper Leatherwood, 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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