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 to 25°F, 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" 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 »
  In Charleston in January, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.68" of accumulated precipitation. The month with the least sunshine in Charleston is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.
• Huntington - January »
  In Huntington, in January, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" of snow. In Huntington, during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" of precipitation.
• Parkersburg - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The months with the lowest UV index in Parkersburg are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Morgantown - January »
  In Morgantown during January, snow falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.4" of snow. Snowfall is substantial in Morgantown, reaching 7.4" with approximately 17 days of snow in January.
• Wheeling - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Wheeling are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%. In Wheeling, during January, snow falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" of snow.
• Weirton - January »
  With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 33.1°F and a low of 20.3°F, January stands out as the coldest month in Weirton, West Virginia. January is the month with the most snowfall in Weirton, West Virginia.
• Fairmont - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Fairmont is January, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.28" of snow. The months with the highest humidity in Fairmont are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• 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" of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Martinsburg is January, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.67" of precipitation.
• Beckley - January »
  In Beckley, West Virginia, in January, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 8.7" of snow. January proves to be the coldest month in Beckley recording an average maximum temperature of 37°F and a minimum temperature of 23.7°F.
• 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" of snow. In Clarksburg in January, during 16.4 snowfall days, 7.52" of snow is typically accumulated.
• South Charleston - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in South Charleston is January, when snow falls for 14.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5.51" of snow. In South Charleston in January, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.68" of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Vienna - January »
  In Vienna in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" of snow. In Vienna, West Virginia, in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" of snow.