Elkins Weather in January

What's the weather like in Elkins (West Virginia) in January 2024?

The climate in Elkins during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Elkins and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Elkins weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.9°C 37.1°F
Nightly temperature -8.9°C 16.1°F
Average temperature -3°C 26.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 90 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 8.7°C 47.6°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Elkins with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Elkins

Elkins average temperature in January

January rainfall

Elkins average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Elkins average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Elkins in January 2024.