January weather forecastPurgitsville, WV
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Purgitsville, West Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.1°F (2.3°C) and min 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Temperature
In Purgitsville, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 36.1°F (2.3°C) and reaching a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Purgitsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout January, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. In Purgitsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average high temperature in January: 36.1°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 (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average wind speed in January: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average humidity in January: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average rainfall in January: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").
Average rainfall days in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average snowfall in January: 3.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average snowfall days in January: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Purgitsville, 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: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Purgitsville, WV
- Average cloud cover in January: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Purgitsville, WV
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
