January weather forecastPetersburg, WV
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Petersburg, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Temperature
January is Petersburg's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and lows of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Humidity
In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.Rainfall
In Petersburg, in January, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petersburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.4 days and collects up to 25.24" (641mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout January, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. In Petersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.Daylight
In Petersburg, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.On the first day of January in Petersburg, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Petersburg are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average high temperature in January: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average humidity in January: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (75%).
Average rainfall in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average rainfall in January: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.73").
Average rainfall days in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average rainfall days in January: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average snowfall in January: 3.78"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average sunshine days in January: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average cloud cover in January: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in January
Petersburg, WV
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
