January weather forecastPetroleum, WV

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Petroleum, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Petroleum.

Rainfall

In Petroleum, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petroleum, there are 187.2 rainfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Petroleum. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.4 days and accumulates 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Petroleum, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Petroleum, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Petroleum, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

The high-temperature, in January, in Petroleum, is 36.7°F (2.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Petroleum, West Virginia.

The average relative humidity in January in Petroleum is 83%.

In January, in Petroleum, West Virginia, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 15.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

In Petroleum, during January, snow falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Petroleum, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Petroleum, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Petroleum, West Virginia, is 3.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average high temperature in January: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"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).

Average wind speed in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.76"

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

Average rainfall days in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average snowfall in January: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Petroleum, 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: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Petroleum, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Petroleum, 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 34).

Average visibility in January
Petroleum, WV

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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