January weather forecastSand Ridge, WV

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Sand Ridge, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and a low 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 Sand Ridge, during January, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Sand Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.1 days and collects up to 36.3" (922mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, in Sand Ridge, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Sand Ridge, reaching 37.8°F (3.2°C) at the peak and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) at the low.

In January, in Sand Ridge, the average high-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

The months with the highest humidity in Sand Ridge are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

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

In January, in Sand Ridge, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Sand Ridge. Snow falls for 14 days and accumulates 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

In Sand Ridge, West Virginia, in January, during 14 snowfall days, 5.39" (137mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

January has the least sunshine of the year in Sand Ridge, West Virginia, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

In Sand Ridge, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.6h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average high temperature in January: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Sand Ridge, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average snowfall in January: 5.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average snowfall days in January: 14 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sand Ridge, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Sand Ridge, WV

  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).