January weather forecast
West Union, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in West Union, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 23°F (-5°C) respectively, January is West Union's coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In West Union, in January, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Union, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Union, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in West Union is January, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Union, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in West Union?

In West Union, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C).

How cold is January in West Union?

The high-temperature in West Union, West Virginia, during January is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the most humid month in West Union?

The months with the highest humidity in West Union are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January in West Union?

The average relative humidity in January in West Union is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January in West Union?

In West Union, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in West Union?

The month with the most snowfall in West Union is January, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in West Union in January?

In West Union, during January, snow falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in West Union?

The average day length in January in West Union, West Virginia, is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in West Union?

On the first day of January in West Union, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in West Union?

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in West Union.

How long on average sun shines in January in West Union?

In January, the average sunshine duration in West Union is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in West Union?

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

How high is the UV index in January in West Union?

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

Average temperature in January - West Union, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in January
West Union, WV

Average pressure in January - West Union, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
West Union, WV

Average wind speed in January - West Union, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
West Union, WV

Average humidity in January - West Union, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
West Union, WV

Average rainfall in January - West Union, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in January
West Union, WV

Average rainfall days in January - West Union, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
West Union, WV

Average snowfall in January - West Union, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
West Union, WV

Average snowfall days in January - West Union, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
West Union, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - West Union, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
West Union, WV

Average sunshine days in January - West Union, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in January
West Union, WV

Average UV index in January - West Union, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
West Union, WV

Average cloud cover in January - West Union, 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
West Union, WV

Average visibility in January - West Union, 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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