January weather forecast
Forks of Coal, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Forks of Coal, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a minimum temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Forks of Coal, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Forks of Coal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.9 days and collects up to 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Forks of Coal. The month with the most snowfall in Forks of Coal, West Virginia, is January, when snow falls for 11.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Forks of Coal, West Virginia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, in Forks of Coal, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Forks of Coal. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Forks of Coal?

January is Forks of Coal's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and lows of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Is January cold in Forks of Coal?

The high-temperature, in January, in Forks of Coal, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Forks of Coal?

The average relative humidity in January in Forks of Coal is 81%.

How much does it rain in Forks of Coal in January?

In Forks of Coal, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Forks of Coal?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Forks of Coal, West Virginia. Snow falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Forks of Coal?

In Forks of Coal, West Virginia, during January, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Forks of Coal?

The average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Forks of Coal?

On the first day of January in Forks of Coal, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Forks of Coal?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Forks of Coal, West Virginia, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Forks of Coal have in January?

In Forks of Coal, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Forks of Coal?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Forks of Coal?

In Forks of Coal, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Tomorrow
Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
43.9°F 6.6°C
38.8°F 3.8°C
43.5°F 6.4°C
Average low temperature
32.5°F 0.3°C
25.9°F -3.4°C
29.1°F -1.6°C
Average pressure
30.14" 766mmHg
30.15" 766mmHg
30.11" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
6.1mph 9.8km/h
6.5mph 10.5km/h
6.6mph 10.6km/h
Average max. wind speed
6.6mph 10.6km/h
7.1mph 11.4km/h
7.1mph 11.4km/h
Average wind speed gusts
9.8mph 15.8km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
Average humidity
81%
81%
82%
Average rainfall
1.42" 36mm
1.06" 27mm
1.61" 41mm
Average rainfall days
11
10.1
10.2
Average snowfall
1.89" 48mm
2.05" 52mm
1.69" 43mm
Average snowfall days
7.5
11.2
9.2
Average daylight
9h 4min
9h 5min
10h 5min
Average sunshine
4h 1min
3h 4min
4h 3min
Average sunshine days
14.3
13.1
11.3
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
58%
62%
60%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
5mi 8km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average temperature in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average pressure in January - Forks of Coal, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average wind speed in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average humidity in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average rainfall in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average snowfall in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Forks of Coal, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average UV index in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Forks of Coal, WV

Average visibility in January - Forks of Coal, 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).

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