January weather in Petersburg, WV
The average temperature in Petersburg in January is 33.7°F (23.3°F–44.2°F). Average precipitation: 2.56 inches.
January is a winter month in Petersburg, and is cooler than the annual average of 54.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 9h 33m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
44.2°F
Avg Low
23.3°F
Precipitation
2.56 in
Daylight
9h 33m
January records in Petersburg
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 66.9°F (2022) | -0.9°F (1998) | 6.00 in (2005) |
| January 2 | 64.9°F (2023) | 1.0°F (1998) | 0.90 in (2003) |
| January 3 | 70.0°F (2000) | 3.9°F (2002) | 1.08 in (2006) |
| January 4 | 73.0°F (2023) | 5.0°F (2014) | 0.46 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 73.0°F (1997) | 6.1°F (1995) | 0.51 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 66.9°F (1998) | 5.0°F (1995) | 0.70 in (2025) |
| January 7 | 71.1°F (1998) | 1.0°F (2014) | 1.15 in (2009) |
| January 8 | 73.0°F (2008) | 1.0°F (2014) | 1.16 in (1998) |
| January 9 | 73.0°F (2008) | 3.9°F (2015) | 0.45 in (1999) |
| January 10 | 64.9°F (2006) | -8.0°F (2025) | 0.65 in (2016) |
| January 11 | 57.0°F (2002) | -2.9°F (1996) | 0.98 in (2008) |
| January 12 | 59.0°F (2008) | 5.0°F (2004) | 0.80 in (2012) |
| January 13 | 75.0°F (2017) | 10.0°F (1997) | 0.40 in (2012) |
| January 14 | 69.1°F (2005) | 6.1°F (1996) | 0.55 in (2005) |
| January 15 | 69.1°F (2007) | 9.0°F (1996) | 0.85 in (1995) |
| January 16 | 71.1°F (2007) | 1.0°F (2025) | 1.17 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 55.0°F (2000) | -4.0°F (2009) | 0.71 in (2022) |
| January 18 | 66.0°F (2014) | -4.0°F (2009) | 0.86 in (2006) |
| January 19 | 64.9°F (1996) | 1.0°F (1997) | 6.00 in (2002) |
| January 20 | 64.9°F (1996) | 3.9°F (2016) | 0.77 in (1995) |
| January 21 | 64.0°F (2006) | -7.1°F (2025) | 0.42 in (2000) |
| January 22 | 63.0°F (2006) | -9.9°F (2025) | 1.22 in (1999) |
| January 23 | 55.0°F (2002) | -7.1°F (2025) | 0.91 in (1998) |
| January 24 | 73.0°F (1999) | -5.1°F (2016) | 0.96 in (2017) |
| January 25 | 62.1°F (2002) | 1.0°F (2016) | 1.11 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 62.1°F (2017) | 3.9°F (2004) | 1.60 in (2013) |
| January 27 | 60.1°F (2002) | 6.1°F (2003) | 0.65 in (1996) |
| January 28 | 70.0°F (1999) | -9.0°F (2016) | 1.07 in (1998) |
| January 29 | 70.0°F (1999) | 1.9°F (2000) | 0.54 in (1995) |
| January 30 | 73.0°F (2013) | -0.9°F (2014) | 0.80 in (2001) |
| January 31 | 73.0°F (2013) | -5.1°F (2010) | 1.05 in (2013) |