January weather forecast
Whitmer, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Whitmer, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and max 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 34°F (1.1°C) at the peak and 20.7°F (-6.3°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Whitmer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.4 days and collects up to 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whitmer, in January, during 17.4 snowfall days, 8.82" (224mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Whitmer, during the entire year, snow falls for 67 days and aggregates up to 41.3" (1049mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Whitmer, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, in Whitmer, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Whitmer?

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a minimum temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Whitmer, in January, during 17.4 snowfall days, 8.82" (224mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Whitmer have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:37 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 Whitmer have in January?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through 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 Whitmer, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Whitmer, WV

Average temperature in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Whitmer, WV

Average pressure in January - Whitmer, 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
Whitmer, WV

Average wind speed in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Whitmer, WV

Average humidity in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).

Average rainfall in January
Whitmer, WV

Average rainfall in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in January
Whitmer, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Whitmer, WV

Average snowfall in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Whitmer, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Whitmer, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Whitmer, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Whitmer, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Whitmer, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Whitmer, WV

Average visibility in January - Whitmer, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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