January weather forecast
Fairmont, WV

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Weather in January

Fairmont in January sees a very cold time, with biting winds and the city often blanketed in snow. It marks a period of shorter days and more obscure skies. There is quite a bit of snowfall, with measurements recording 7.28" (185mm). Outdoor activities in Fairmont, particularly ones involving the snow, can be fully enjoyed in this month. With the lowest temperatures observed during the year, heavy clothing is certainly a necessity to navigate through January in Fairmont.

Temperature

January, having an average high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), is the coldest month in Fairmont.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Rainfall

In Fairmont, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairmont are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fairmont, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of January, in Fairmont, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Fairmont, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Fairmont?

January, recording an average high temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C), is Fairmont's coldest month.

How cold is it in Fairmont in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Fairmont, records 35.6°F (2°C), while the low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What are the most humid months in Fairmont?

The months with the highest humidity in Fairmont, West Virginia, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January in Fairmont?

In January, the average relative humidity in Fairmont, West Virginia, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Fairmont?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Fairmont, West Virginia. Snow falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Fairmont in January?

In Fairmont, during January, snow falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Fairmont?

In January, the average day length in Fairmont, West Virginia, is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Fairmont?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fairmont?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmont have in January?

In Fairmont, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fairmont?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Fairmont?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Fairmont, WV

Average temperature in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Fairmont, WV

Average pressure in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Fairmont, WV

Average wind speed in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Fairmont, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Fairmont, WV

Average rainfall in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in January
Fairmont, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Fairmont, WV

Average snowfall in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Fairmont, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Fairmont, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Fairmont, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Fairmont, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Fairmont, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Fairmont, WV

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

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

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