January weather forecastPolk Gap, WV
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Polk Gap, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).Temperature
During the coldest month, January, temperatures average a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Polk Gap is 81%.Rainfall
In Polk Gap, West Virginia, in January, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.7 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Polk Gap are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout January, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Polk Gap, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Polk Gap. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Polk Gap, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average rainfall in January: 2.68"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average snowfall in January: 5.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average snowfall days in January: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Polk Gap, WV
- Average cloud cover in January: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in January
Polk Gap, WV
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
