January weather forecastOka, WV

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Oka, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Oka are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Oka, during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.1 rainfall days, and 36.3" (922mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Oka. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oka, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Oka, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. 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. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

In Oka, in January, the average high-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

In Oka, in January, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Oka, West Virginia. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

In Oka, in January, during 14 snowfall days, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

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

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

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Oka, WV

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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).

Average wind speed in January
Oka, 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 (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Oka, WV

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Oka, WV

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Oka, WV

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Oka, WV

  • Average snowfall in January: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Oka, 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
Oka, WV

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Oka, WV

  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Oka, WV

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Oka, WV

  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Oka, WV

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).