January weather forecastThornton, WV
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Thornton, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Temperature
The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.Rainfall
In Thornton, during January, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.5 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Thornton, WV
- Average high temperature in January: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 21.7°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 (21.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Thornton, WV
- Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Thornton, WV
- Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Thornton, 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 July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in January
Thornton, WV
- Average rainfall in January: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in January
Thornton, WV
- Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).
Average snowfall in January
Thornton, WV
- Average snowfall in January: 7.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Thornton, WV
- Average snowfall days in January: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Thornton, WV
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min
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 12min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Thornton, WV
- Average sunshine days in January: 6.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).
Average UV index in January
Thornton, 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
Thornton, 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).
Average visibility in January
Thornton, 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).
