Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 39.6°F (4.2°C) at the peak and 24.8°F (-4°C) at the low.Humidity
January and July, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Afton, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.6 snowfall days, and 17.4" (442mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Afton, VA
- Average high temperature in January: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Afton, VA
- Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Afton, VA
- Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in January
Afton, VA
- Average humidity in January: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Afton, VA
- Average rainfall in January: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in January
Afton, VA
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Afton, VA
- Average snowfall in January: 3.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Afton, VA
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Afton, VA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in January
Afton, VA
- Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Afton, VA
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Afton, VA
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in January
Afton, VA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September, October and December (5mi).
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