January weather forecast
Harpers Ferry, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a minimum average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In Harpers Ferry, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically collects 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Snow falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Harpers Ferry, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Harpers Ferry.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Harpers Ferry?

Harpers Ferry's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and lows of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold does it get in Harpers Ferry in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Harpers Ferry, is 38.1°F (3.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Harpers Ferry?

In January, the average relative humidity in Harpers Ferry is 75%.

What is the driest month in Harpers Ferry?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Harpers Ferry. Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Harpers Ferry?

In January, in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Harpers Ferry?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Harpers Ferry?

In Harpers Ferry, in January, during 6.9 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Harpers Ferry have in January?

In January, the average day length in Harpers Ferry is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Harpers Ferry?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Harpers Ferry?

January and February, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

How long on average sun shines in January in Harpers Ferry?

The average sunshine duration in January in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Harpers Ferry?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Harpers Ferry?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average temperature in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.1°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 (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average pressure in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average wind speed in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average humidity in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average rainfall in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average snowfall in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Harpers Ferry, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average UV index in January - Harpers Ferry, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Harpers Ferry, WV

Average visibility in January - Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September, October and December (5mi).

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