January weather forecast
West Virginia, USA

January firmly establishes itself as the trough of winter in West Virginia. With average low temperatures hovering between 15°F (-9.4°C) to 25°F (-3.9°C), it's evident that January stands out as one of the coldest months of the year. Snowshoe, located in the eastern region, is notable during this time, frequently registering as the snowiest area, thereby appealing to winter sports enthusiasts. On the other hand, cities like Elkins also record significant snowfall, accumulating up to 84" (2134mm) annually.

In comparison to December, the preceding month, January's temperatures tend to be slightly lower and more consistent, with the sun rarely peeking out from behind the dense cloud cover.

Looking ahead to February, West Virginia typically continues its cold and snowy trend, though with marginally rising temperatures. Fog often blankets many parts of the state, lending a surreal charm to its already picturesque winter landscapes.

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• Charleston - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Charleston are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%. In January, in Charleston the rain falls for 11.8 days.
• Huntington - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Huntington are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Huntington, in January, during 11 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Parkersburg - January »
  In Parkersburg in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Parkersburg in January, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Morgantown - January »
  In Morgantown in January, snow falls for 17 days, with typically accumulated 7.4" (188mm) of snow. In Morgantown, in January, snow falls for 17 days, with typically accumulated 7.4" (188mm) of snow.
• Wheeling - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Wheeling is January, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow. Wheeling's January weather reaches an average high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C), making it the coldest month.
• Weirton - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Weirton is January, with an average of 2.9h of sunshine. In Weirton, West Virginia, in January, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Fairmont - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Fairmont, West Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Fairmont, in January, during 16.8 snowfall days, 7.28" (185mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Martinsburg - January »
  The month with the least rainfall in Martinsburg is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. The month with the least sunshine in Martinsburg is January, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.
• Beckley - January »
  In Beckley in January, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 8.7" (221mm) of snow. Weather in January in Beckley, West Virginia is characterized by cold temperatures, high humidity, and relative dark days.
• Clarksburg - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Clarksburg is January, when snow falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow. The month with the least sunshine in Clarksburg is January, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.
• South Charleston - January »
  In South Charleston in January, during 14.1 snowfall days, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in South Charleston, West Virginia.
• Vienna - January »
  In Vienna in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Vienna, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.