January weather forecast
Beckley, WV

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Weather in January

Weather in January in Beckley, West Virginia is characterized by cold temperatures, high humidity, and relative dark days. Temperatures often fluctuate between a chilling low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and a moderate high of 37°F (2.8°C). Significantly, snow predominates rainfall in this month, creating a picturesque snowy landscape. The wind in January ushers in a briskness that amplifies the cold. Additionally, shorter daylight hours further underscores the winter chill.

Temperature

Beckley's January weather, with an average high temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Beckley, in January, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Beckley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.8 days and collects up to 36.54" (928mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Beckley. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Beckley, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January in Beckley, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Beckley. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Beckley?

Beckley's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

How cold is January in Beckley?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Beckley, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Beckley?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Beckley?

In Beckley, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Beckley?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Beckley in January?

In Beckley, West Virginia, in January, during 15.6 snowfall days, 8.7" (221mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in Beckley, West Virginia, is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Beckley?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Beckley?

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Beckley.

How many hours of sunshine does Beckley have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Beckley, West Virginia, is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Beckley?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Beckley?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Beckley is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Beckley, WV

Average temperature in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average high temperature in January: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°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 (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Beckley, WV

Average pressure in January - Beckley, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Beckley, WV

Average wind speed in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in January
Beckley, WV

Average humidity in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in January
Beckley, WV

Average rainfall in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in January
Beckley, WV

Average rainfall days in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Beckley, WV

Average snowfall in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average snowfall in January: 8.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Beckley, WV

Average snowfall days in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in January: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 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
Beckley, WV

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Beckley, 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 0min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Beckley, WV

Average sunshine days in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Beckley, WV

Average UV index in January - Beckley, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Beckley, WV

Average cloud cover in January - Beckley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in January
Beckley, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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