January weather forecastWesterville, OH

January

Weather in January

In Westerville, Ohio, the beginning of the year brings winter weather conditions. January features higher humidity rates compared to the national average with an uptick in pressure levels. Snow is commonplace this time of year, signalling the height of winter, with a cumulative snowfall of 1.65" (42mm) throughout the month. The wind speed is relatively high compared to the rest of the months, indicating windy weather. Daylight hours are considerably shorter.

Temperature

Westerville experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month in Westerville.

Rainfall

In Westerville, during January, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 42min.
On the first day of January in Westerville, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Westerville, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Westerville 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 radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

January temperatures in Westerville, Ohio, vary between a high-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

The most humid month in Westerville is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

In January, the average relative humidity in Westerville is 83%.

In Westerville, Ohio, in January, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Westerville, Ohio. Snow falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

In Westerville, Ohio, during January, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

In Westerville, the average day length in January is 9h and 42min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Westerville, Ohio, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Westerville is 3.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average high temperature in January: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 42min

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: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Westerville, OH

  • 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
Westerville, OH

  • 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 29).

Average visibility in January
Westerville, OH

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).