January weather forecast
Wellsburg, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Wellsburg, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In Wellsburg, in January, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wellsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.9 days and collects up to 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wellsburg, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, in Wellsburg, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

UV index

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 the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Wellsburg?

Wellsburg experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a minimum of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

Wellsburg in January has an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In Wellsburg, in January, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Wellsburg, during January, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wellsburg have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.9h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average temperature in January - Wellsburg, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°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 (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average pressure in January - Wellsburg, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average wind speed in January - Wellsburg, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average humidity in January - Wellsburg, 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
Wellsburg, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Wellsburg, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average snowfall in January - Wellsburg, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Wellsburg, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wellsburg, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Wellsburg, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Wellsburg, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Wellsburg, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Wellsburg, WV

Average visibility in January - Wellsburg, 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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