January weather forecast
Melissa, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Melissa, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39°F (3.9°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Melissa is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Melissa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Melissa. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Melissa?

January, with its average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Melissa.

Is January cold in Melissa?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Melissa, is 39°F (3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Melissa?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January in Melissa?

In Melissa, West Virginia, in January, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Melissa?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Melissa. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Melissa in January?

In Melissa, West Virginia, during January, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

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

In Melissa, West Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Melissa?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Melissa, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Melissa?

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Melissa?

In Melissa, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Melissa?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Melissa is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Melissa, WV

Average temperature in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Melissa, WV

Average pressure in January - Melissa, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Melissa, WV

Average wind speed in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Melissa, WV

Average humidity in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Melissa, WV

Average rainfall in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in January
Melissa, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Melissa, WV

Average snowfall in January - Melissa, 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 and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Melissa, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Melissa, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Melissa, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Melissa, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Melissa, WV

Average UV index in January - Melissa, 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
Melissa, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Melissa, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Melissa, WV

Average visibility in January - Melissa, 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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