January weather forecastWalker, WV

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Walker, West Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Walker's January weather reaches an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Walker, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.8 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Walker. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.5h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 36.9°F (2.7°C) at the peak and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) at the base.

The high-temperature, in January, in Walker, records 36.9°F (2.7°C), while the low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

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

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

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

In Walker, in January, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

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

The average sunshine duration in January in Walker is 3.5h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Walker, WV

  • Average high temperature in January: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.4°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Walker, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Walker, 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).

Average humidity in January
Walker, WV

  • Average humidity in January: 82%

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

Average rainfall in January
Walker, WV

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Walker, WV

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Walker, WV

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Walker, WV

  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Walker, 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 30min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Walker, WV

  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Walker, 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).

Average cloud cover in January
Walker, 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
Walker, 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).