Weather in January in West Virginia
Planning a journey to West Virginia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in West Virginia in January?
West Virginia is a region in the United States of America. January in West Virginia generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Snowshoe at -0°C to cold in Assateague Island at 8°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Assateague Island and -10°C in Snowshoe. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Martinsburg with an average of 61 mm to high snow/rainfall in Snowshoe with 127 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Virginia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Virginia climate page.
Where to go in West Virginia in January
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in West Virginia?
Morgantown
In January Morgantown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Fairmont
In January Fairmont generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Harpers Ferry
In January Harpers Ferry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Wheeling
In January Wheeling generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Triadelphia
In January Triadelphia generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Virginia, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit West Virginia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Morgantown, January may not be the ideal time to visit West Virginia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Morgantown. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in West Virginia.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.