January weather forecast
Oak Hill, WV

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Weather in January

January bestows upon Oak Hill its coldest period. The plunging temperatures result in reduced daylight hours and a high probability of snowfall. January typically sees the most significant amount of snowfall in the year, reaching up to 7.32" (186mm). The atmosphere teems with frosty clouds, as winter truly seeps into the West Virginian town. Despite the chilled environment, the city maintains a lively winter charm, enhanced by the shimmering layer of ice that covers it.

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Oak Hill, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill, during January, snow falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow. In Oak Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 35.28" (896mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oak Hill are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Oak Hill?

Oak Hill's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in Oak Hill in January?

The high-temperature in Oak Hill during January is 36.9°F (2.7°C) and the low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Oak Hill?

In January, the average relative humidity in Oak Hill, West Virginia, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January in Oak Hill?

In Oak Hill, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Oak Hill?

In Oak Hill, in January, during 14 snowfall days, 7.32" (186mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Oak Hill have in January?

The average day length in January in Oak Hill is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Oak Hill?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Oak Hill?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Oak Hill?

In Oak Hill, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oak Hill?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Oak Hill.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Oak Hill?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Oak Hill, West Virginia, 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
Oak Hill, WV

Average temperature in January - Oak Hill, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average pressure in January - Oak Hill, 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
Oak Hill, WV

Average wind speed in January - Oak Hill, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average humidity in January - Oak Hill, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average rainfall in January - Oak Hill, 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").

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Average rainfall days in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Oak Hill, 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).

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Average snowfall in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average snowfall in January - Oak Hill, 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").

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Average snowfall days in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Oak Hill, 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).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Oak Hill, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Oak Hill, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average UV index in January - Oak Hill, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Oak Hill, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Oak Hill, WV

Average visibility in January - Oak Hill, 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).

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