January weather forecastLochgelly, WV
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Lochgelly, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).Temperature
Lochgelly's January weather, with an average high temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Lochgelly, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lochgelly, there are 183.4 rainfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lochgelly. In Lochgelly, in January, snow falls for 14 days, with typically accumulated 7.32" (186mm) of snow. In Lochgelly, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 35.28" (896mm) of snow.Daylight
In Lochgelly, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. 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. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in January
Lochgelly, 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).
Average wind speed in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average humidity in January: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average rainfall in January: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average snowfall in January: 7.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average snowfall days in January: 14 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Lochgelly, WV
- Average cloud cover in January: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in January
Lochgelly, 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).
