January weather forecastRock Cave, WV

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Rock Cave, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Rock Cave, West Virginia, in January, during 11.8 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 38.07" (967mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rock Cave, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Rock Cave's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) to a low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

During January, Rock Cave experiences an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In January, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 17.2 days. Throughout January, 9.02" (229mm) of snow is accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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

In Rock Cave, the average daily maximum UV index in January 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
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"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
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average rainfall in January: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average snowfall in January: 9.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

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 30min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Rock Cave, 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 35).

Average visibility in January
Rock Cave, WV

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

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