January weather forecast
Van, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Van, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Van, in January, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Van, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.9 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 5.12" (130mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Van, West Virginia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to 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. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

In Van, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is it in Van in January?

In Van, 39°F (3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Van?

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 5.12" (130mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Van, in January, during 12.3 snowfall days, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Van have in January?

In Van, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Van, WV

Average temperature in January - Van, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Van, WV

Average pressure in January - Van, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Van, WV

Average wind speed in January - Van, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Van, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in January
Van, WV

Average rainfall in January - Van, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Van, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Van, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Van, WV

Average snowfall in January - Van, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Van, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Van, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Van, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Van, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Van, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Van, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Van, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Van, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Van, WV

Average visibility in January - Van, 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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