January weather forecast
Wheeling, WV

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Weather in January

Wheeling begins the year with a chill, as January is the coldest month of the year. Typically blanketed by overcast skies, the city experiences a lower pressure of 30.12in and a temperature range from 20.8°F (-6.2°C) to 33.6°F (0.9°C). Snowfall is prevalent and contributes to decreased visibility. Comparatively, January has shorter days with less daylight hours than the following months. Residents can expect an increase in temperature as the year progresses.

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C), is the coldest month in Wheeling.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Wheeling, in January, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wheeling, there are 166.3 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Wheeling. January is the month with the most snowfall in Wheeling, West Virginia. Snow falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 43min.
On the first day of January in Wheeling, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Wheeling.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Wheeling is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Wheeling?

The coldest month in Wheeling, West Virginia, is January, with an average high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

How cold is January in Wheeling?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Wheeling, is 33.6°F (0.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Wheeling?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Wheeling, West Virginia.

What is the average humidity in January in Wheeling?

In January, the average relative humidity in Wheeling, West Virginia, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Wheeling in January?

In Wheeling, West Virginia, in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Wheeling?

The month with the most snowfall in Wheeling, West Virginia, is January, when snow falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Wheeling in January?

In Wheeling, during January, snow falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wheeling have in January?

In Wheeling, West Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Wheeling?

On the first day of January in Wheeling, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wheeling?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Wheeling.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheeling have in January?

In Wheeling, the average sunshine duration in January is 3h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Wheeling?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Wheeling is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Wheeling, WV

Average temperature in January - Wheeling, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Wheeling, WV

Average pressure in January - Wheeling, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Wheeling, WV

Average wind speed in January - Wheeling, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Wheeling, WV

Average humidity in January - Wheeling, 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 April and August (77%).

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Average rainfall in January
Wheeling, WV

Average rainfall in January - Wheeling, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in January
Wheeling, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Wheeling, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Wheeling, WV

Average snowfall in January - Wheeling, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Wheeling, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Wheeling, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 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
Wheeling, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Wheeling, WV
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h

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

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Average sunshine days in January
Wheeling, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Wheeling, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Wheeling, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Wheeling, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Wheeling, 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
Wheeling, WV

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

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

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