January weather in South Charleston, WV
The average temperature in South Charleston in January is 32.7°F (22.9°F–42.5°F). Average precipitation: 3.47 inches.
January is a winter month in South Charleston, and is cooler than the annual average of 54.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 15 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 37m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
42.5°F
Avg Low
22.9°F
Precipitation
3.47 in
Daylight
9h 37m
January records in South Charleston
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 70.0°F (2003) | 1.9°F (2018) | 0.57 in (2022) |
| January 2 | 64.0°F (2000) | -5.1°F (2018) | 1.61 in (2022) |
| January 3 | 73.9°F (2000) | -5.1°F (2018) | 0.58 in (1999) |
| January 4 | 73.9°F (2023) | 0.0°F (2018) | 0.68 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 73.0°F (1997) | 3.9°F (2008) | 0.64 in (2004) |
| January 6 | 71.1°F (2007) | 1.0°F (2018) | 1.33 in (2025) |
| January 7 | 66.9°F (1998) | -5.1°F (2014) | 1.72 in (2009) |
| January 8 | 71.1°F (2008) | -5.1°F (2014) | 0.98 in (1998) |
| January 9 | 72.0°F (2008) | 0.0°F (2015) | 1.34 in (1999) |
| January 10 | 68.0°F (2026) | 3.0°F (2015) | 1.14 in (2022) |
| January 11 | 69.1°F (2020) | 1.0°F (2010) | 0.75 in (2008) |
| January 12 | 80.1°F (2020) | 3.9°F (2010) | 1.13 in (2018) |
| January 13 | 71.1°F (2005) | 6.1°F (1997) | 0.96 in (2018) |
| January 14 | 77.0°F (2005) | 3.9°F (1997) | 0.58 in (2006) |
| January 15 | 66.9°F (2007) | 3.0°F (1997) | 0.82 in (1999) |
| January 16 | 66.9°F (2007) | -2.0°F (2009) | 1.31 in (2013) |
| January 17 | 57.9°F (2017) | -6.0°F (2009) | 0.74 in (2022) |
| January 18 | 64.9°F (2017) | -6.0°F (2009) | 0.71 in (2006) |
| January 19 | 57.0°F (1999) | -0.9°F (1997) | 0.58 in (2001) |
| January 20 | 66.0°F (2023) | -0.9°F (1997) | 1.05 in (2019) |
| January 21 | 64.0°F (2017) | -0.9°F (2025) | 0.34 in (2005) |
| January 22 | 64.0°F (2017) | -4.0°F (2014) | 0.51 in (2007) |
| January 23 | 77.0°F (1999) | -4.0°F (2014) | 1.97 in (2016) |
| January 24 | 69.1°F (1999) | -2.0°F (2014) | 1.14 in (2019) |
| January 25 | 60.1°F (2010) | -2.9°F (2014) | 0.98 in (2010) |
| January 26 | 64.9°F (2024) | 3.0°F (2008) | 1.18 in (2021) |
| January 27 | 64.9°F (2012) | 3.0°F (2014) | 0.48 in (2012) |
| January 28 | 71.1°F (1999) | -4.0°F (2000) | 1.14 in (2009) |
| January 29 | 71.1°F (1999) | -8.0°F (2014) | 0.53 in (2009) |
| January 30 | 73.0°F (2002) | -9.0°F (2014) | 0.79 in (2008) |
| January 31 | 73.0°F (2013) | -4.0°F (2014) | 1.38 in (2013) |