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Wheeling weather in January (West Virginia, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Wheeling during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Wheeling usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 3°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -6°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Wheeling in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 96 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Wheeling. May, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wheeling climate page with graphs.

 

Wheeling, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 96 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 32% *  
Data from: Pittsburgh, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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