January weather forecast
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Weather in January

May, West Virginia, USA - Weather January' itemprop='relatedLink'>January, like December, in May, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and max 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

Rainfall

In May, West Virginia, in January, during 12.4 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 197.4 rainfall days, and 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In May, during January, snow falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.82" (224mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in May, there are 67 snowfall days, and 41.3" (1049mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of January, in May, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in May, West Virginia.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in May?

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

How cold is January in May?

The high-temperature, in January, in May, records 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature is 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in May?

In January, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

How many days does it rain in January in May?

In January, in May, West Virginia, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout January, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in May?

In January, in May, it is snowing for 17.4 days. Throughout January, 8.82" (224mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does May have in January?

In January, the average day length in May is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in May?

On the first day of January in May, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in May?

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in May, West Virginia.

How many hours of sunshine does May have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in May is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in May?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in May.

How high is the UV index in January in May?

In May, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
May, WV

Average temperature in January - May, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - May, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - May, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
May, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
May, WV

Average rainfall in January - May, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in January
May, WV

Average rainfall days in January - May, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
May, WV

Average snowfall in January - May, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - May, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 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
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - May, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
May, WV

Average sunshine days in January - May, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
May, WV

Average UV index in January - May, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
May, WV

Average cloud cover in January - May, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

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

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

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