Fayetteville, WV weather in January
Fayetteville is cold and snowy in January: highs average 41°F and nights drop to about 21°F. There are about 16 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 12.8 in. This is the depth of winter in Fayetteville. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.8 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 41°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 50% | 46% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:40 am / 5:15 pm | 7:29 am / 5:45 pm |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 10.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am30°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon34°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm37°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm34°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (19 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 40% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 55%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow16 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry January brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.8 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 49°F
- Coolest January2003: average high 31°F
- Highest reading71°F (January 13, 2020)
- Lowest reading-19°F (January 19, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 41°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 21°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 16 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | 9.9 h | 10.8 h |
Highs change by -4°F from December and +3°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Greensboro, NC155 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Akron, OH210 mi · high 36°F · 18 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in January
- Normal high247th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days348th driest of 378
- Comfortable days206th most of 339
What to pack for Fayetteville in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
- Waterproof boots – about 12.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1066 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 18% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in January?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -19°F (January 19, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in January?
About 16 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in.
Does it snow in Fayetteville in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 12.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is January a good time to visit Fayetteville?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (30 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Summersville Lake (USC00468614), 16 mi NE of the city center, 1,768 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Oak Hill (USC00466591), 6.2 mi SSW of the city center, 2,040 ft (225 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Beckley Va Hospital (USC00460580), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 2,330 ft (515 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Beckley Raleigh Co Airport (USW00003872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,514 ft (699 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Raleigh County Memorial Airport (724120-03872), 19 mi S of the city center, 2,494 ft (679 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.