January weather forecast
Ripley, WV

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Weather in January

Ripley, West Virginia, faces the chill of what is typically the coldest month of the year in the wake of the Christmas season. January ushers in the frosty winter weather with icy breaths of wind sweeping across the city at 6.7mph (10.8km/h). Among the notable details is the highest snowfall at 1.42in, lending to the characteristic white blanket that transforms the landscapes. January also experiences less daylight, leading to shorter days and longer nights. Winter sports activities enjoy their highest popularity during this season due to frozen locales.

Temperature

January is Ripley's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and lows of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ripley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ripley, West Virginia. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of January, in Ripley, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Ripley.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ripley. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Ripley?

January is the coldest month in Ripley, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

How cold is it in Ripley in January?

January temperatures in Ripley, West Virginia, vary between a high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Ripley?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Ripley, West Virginia.

What is the average humidity in January in Ripley?

In January, the average relative humidity in Ripley is 82%.

How much does it rain in Ripley in January?

In Ripley, during January, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Ripley?

The month with the most snowfall in Ripley is January, when snow falls for 9.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Ripley?

In Ripley, West Virginia, in January, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ripley have in January?

In January, the average day length in Ripley, West Virginia, is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Ripley?

On the first day of January in Ripley, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ripley?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Ripley, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ripley have in January?

In Ripley, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ripley?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Ripley?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Ripley, WV

Average temperature in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Ripley, WV

Average pressure in January - Ripley, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Ripley, WV

Average wind speed in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Ripley, WV

Average humidity in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ripley, WV

Average rainfall in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ripley, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Ripley, WV

Average snowfall in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ripley, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Ripley, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ripley, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ripley, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in January
Ripley, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Ripley, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Ripley, WV

Average visibility in January - Ripley, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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