January weather forecast
Virginia, USA

January in Virginia is characterized by its cold and often frigid temperatures, standing out as one of the coldest months of the year. While coastal areas may experience slightly milder conditions, the mountains, especially the northern Blue Ridge Mountains, are exposed to the most intense cold. The temperatures during January can vary quite significantly across the state. Coastal regions might face somewhat milder conditions, while areas in the mountains are significantly colder. The average low temperature for the state plunges to 26°F (-3.3°C) during this month, while days can offer some respite with slightly warmer conditions.

When compared to December, January maintains a consistently cold profile, though February might witness similar conditions, with occasional drops in temperature making it comparably cold. Precipitation in January is primarily in the form of snow, especially in regions like the western Blue Ridge Mountains. The snowfall amount varies, with coastal areas seeing averages around 8" (203mm) and mountainous regions getting significantly more, sometimes up to 25" (635mm).

In January, cities situated closer to the Blue Ridge Mountains, such as Roanoke and Blacksburg, are especially noteworthy as they face the brunt of the winter cold. Not only are these cities colder, but they also receive more snow than other parts of the state. On the other hand, regions such as Norfolk or Virginia Beach, being closer to the coast, have slightly milder temperatures but are not exempt from chilly conditions.

Overall, January in Virginia showcases a wintry landscape, with the state's diverse geography playing a pivotal role in the variation of weather conditions. While December has set the cold tone, January ensures its continuation, often with intensifying cold spells, before leading into a chilly February.

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• Richmond - January »
  The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Richmond, in January, during 3.3 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Virginia Beach - January »
  In Virginia Beach, in January, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Virginia Beach the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).
• Norfolk - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Norfolk is January, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Norfolk is January, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.
• Chesapeake - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Chesapeake is January, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. The month with the lowest UV index in Chesapeake is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Arlington - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Arlington is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Arlington is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.
• Newport News - January »
  In Newport News in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Newport News in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Alexandria - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Alexandria is January, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Alexandria in January, during 4.5 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Roanoke - January »
  In Roanoke in January, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Roanoke, Virginia, during January, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.
• Portsmouth - January »
  In Portsmouth, Virginia, during January, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. The month with the lowest UV index in Portsmouth is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Suffolk - January »
  As the first month of the year, January holds Suffolk, Virginia in a chilly embrace, with atmospheric pressure recorded at 30.12" (765mm) and an average maximum wind speed of 8.8mph (14.2km/h). In Suffolk, Virginia, in January, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.
• Lynchburg - January »
  In Lynchburg, Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Lynchburg, in January, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow.
• Harrisonburg - January »
  In Harrisonburg in January, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.78" (96mm) of snow. In Harrisonburg, Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.