January Rainfall and Precipitation in West Virginia

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in West Virginia, the United States of America in January.

West Virginia, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Martinsburg (61 mm (2.4 in)) to high in Snowshoe (127 mm (5 in)). During January, winter is in full swing.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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West Virginia precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does West Virginia, the United States of America receive in January?

Morgantown stays mostly dry in January, with average snow/rainfall close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

How many days does it rain in West Virginia, the United States of America in January?

Rainfall in Morgantown typically falls on roughly 17 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in West Virginia, the United States of America?

January is generally a drier month for West Virginia, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in West Virginia, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Snowshoe tops the wettest-cities list in West Virginia, the United States of America for January, with monthly snowfall averaging 127 mm (5 in).

What is the driest city in January in West Virginia, the United States of America?

Martinsburg is the driest city we have data for in West Virginia, the United States of America in January, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

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