Temperature in West Virginia in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in West Virginia, the United States of America this January.

West Virginia, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 0°C (32°F) in Snowshoe to 8°C (46°F) in Assateague Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Assateague Island and -10°C (14°F) in Snowshoe. January is a winter month. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in West Virginia, the United States of America in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of West Virginia on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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West Virginia temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in West Virginia, the United States of America in January?

Average daytime highs in West Virginia, the United States of America during January reach about 4°C (39°F) in Morgantown.

How cold does it get at night in West Virginia, the United States of America in January?

Average overnight lows in West Virginia, the United States of America during January sit near -6°C (21°F) in Morgantown.

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

Assateague Island tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -1°C (30°F).

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

The coldest city in January in West Virginia, the United States of America is Snowshoe when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 0°C (32°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -10°C (14°F).

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