January weather forecast
Vulcan, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Vulcan, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vulcan, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Vulcan, during January, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following instructions:
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. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Vulcan witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Vulcan are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Vulcan?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Vulcan, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Vulcan have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Vulcan have in January?

In Vulcan, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°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 (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Vulcan, WV

Average pressure in January - Vulcan, 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
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Average wind speed in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Vulcan, WV

Average humidity in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Vulcan, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Vulcan, WV

Average snowfall in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Vulcan, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Vulcan, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Vulcan, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Vulcan, WV

Average UV index in January - Vulcan, 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
Vulcan, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Vulcan, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Vulcan, 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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