January weather forecast
Salem, WV

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Salem, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 23°F (-5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months in Salem.

Rainfall

In Salem, West Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.8 days and collects up to 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Salem. The month with the most snowfall in Salem is January, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Salem?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Salem, registering a high temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low of 23°F (-5°C).

How cold is January in Salem?

Salem in January has an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C).

What are the most humid months in Salem?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Salem.

What is the average humidity in January in Salem?

In Salem, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How many days does it rain in January in Salem?

In Salem, in January, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Salem?

The month with the most snowfall in Salem is January, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Salem?

In Salem, in January, during 17.1 snowfall days, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Salem?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salem, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Salem?

The month with the least sunshine in Salem is January, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Salem, West Virginia, is 3.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Salem?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Salem?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Long-term
YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
42.1°F 5.6°C
36.1°F 2.3°C
40.6°F 4.8°C
Average low temperature
30.6°F -0.8°C
23°F -5°C
26.4°F -3.1°C
Average pressure
30.12" 765mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
30.09" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
6.2mph 10km/h
6.8mph 10.9km/h
6.8mph 10.9km/h
Average max. wind speed
6.6mph 10.6km/h
7.3mph 11.7km/h
7.3mph 11.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
9.8mph 15.8km/h
10.6mph 17.1km/h
10.6mph 17.1km/h
Average humidity
82%
83%
83%
Average rainfall
3.39" 86mm
2.95" 75mm
3.27" 83mm
Average rainfall days
12.7
11.7
11.5
Average snowfall
5.43" 138mm
7.44" 189mm
7.01" 178mm
Average snowfall days
12.3
17.1
13
Average daylight
9h 3min
9h 5min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
3h 4min
3h 1min
3h 5min
Average sunshine days
9.7
7.4
8.1
Average UV index
2
2
2
Average cloud cover
63%
68%
65%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
4mi 6.4km
4mi 6.4km

Average temperature in January
Salem, WV

Average temperature in January - Salem, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

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Average pressure in January
Salem, WV

Average pressure in January - Salem, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Salem, WV

Average wind speed in January - Salem, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in January
Salem, WV

Average humidity in January - Salem, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Salem, WV

Average rainfall in January - Salem, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in January
Salem, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Salem, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Salem, WV

Average snowfall in January - Salem, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Salem, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Salem, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 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
Salem, WV

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

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: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Salem, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Salem, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Salem, WV

Average UV index in January - Salem, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Salem, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Salem, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in January
Salem, WV

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

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

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