January weather forecast
Welch, WV

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Welch, West Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 39.2°F (4°C) and a low-temperature average of 25°F (-3.9°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Welch, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Welch, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Welch, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Welch. In Welch, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow. In Welch, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 20" (508mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Welch, West Virginia, is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Welch.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Welch. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in January leads to these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Welch?

Welch's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 39.2°F (4°C) to a low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

How cold is January in Welch?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Welch are 39.2°F (4°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Welch?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in Welch in January?

In Welch, during January, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Welch?

In Welch, West Virginia, in January, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Welch?

In January, the average day length in Welch, West Virginia, is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Welch?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Welch, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Welch?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Welch.

How many hours of sunshine does Welch have in January?

In Welch, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Welch?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Welch?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Welch is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Welch, WV

Average temperature in January - Welch, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in January
Welch, WV

Average pressure in January - Welch, WV
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Welch, WV

Average wind speed in January - Welch, 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 (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Welch, WV

Average humidity in January - Welch, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Welch, WV

Average rainfall in January - Welch, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in January
Welch, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Welch, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Welch, WV

Average snowfall in January - Welch, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Welch, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Welch, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Welch, WV

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Welch, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Welch, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Welch, WV

Average UV index in January - Welch, WV
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Welch, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Welch, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Welch, WV

Average visibility in January - Welch, WV
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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