January weather forecast
Whitesville, WV

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Weather in January

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

Temperature

Whitesville's January weather reaches an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In Whitesville, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Whitesville, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 39°F (3.9°C) to a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

The high-temperature during January is 39°F (3.9°C) and the low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Whitesville?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in Whitesville in January?

In Whitesville, in January, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

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 Whitesville, in January, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Whitesville have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Whitesville, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:47 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 long on average sun shines in January?

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

What is the month 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?

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
Whitesville, WV

Average temperature in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average pressure in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average wind speed in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average humidity in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average rainfall in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average snowfall in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average UV index in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average visibility in January - Whitesville, 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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