January weather forecastElkhorn, WV
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Elkhorn, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.2°F (4°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).Temperature
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 81%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elkhorn, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Elkhorn is 9h and 56min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elkhorn. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in January
Elkhorn, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average rainfall in January: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average snowfall in January: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Elkhorn, WV
- Average cloud cover in January: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in January
Elkhorn, 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).
