January weather forecast
Richwood, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Richwood, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Richwood are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Richwood, in January, during 11.4 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richwood, there are 197.5 rainfall days, and 41.61" (1057mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Richwood, in January, during 15.3 snowfall days, 7.91" (201mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Richwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.4 days and aggregates up to 37.4" (950mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Richwood, West Virginia, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Richwood?

In Richwood, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is it in Richwood in January?

Richwood in January has an average high-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Richwood?

The months with the highest humidity in Richwood are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January in Richwood?

In Richwood, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

How many days does it rain in January in Richwood?

In January, in Richwood, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Richwood?

In January, in Richwood, West Virginia, it is snowing for 15.3 days. Throughout January, 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Richwood have in January?

The average day length in January in Richwood is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Richwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richwood, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Richwood?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Richwood?

In Richwood, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Richwood?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Richwood, West Virginia.

How high is the UV index in January in Richwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Richwood is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Richwood, WV

Average temperature in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Richwood, WV

Average pressure in January - Richwood, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Richwood, WV

Average wind speed in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Richwood, WV

Average humidity in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

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Average rainfall in January
Richwood, WV

Average rainfall in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in January
Richwood, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Richwood, WV

Average snowfall in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Richwood, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Richwood, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Richwood, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Richwood, WV

Average UV index in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Richwood, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in January
Richwood, WV

Average visibility in January - Richwood, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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