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
Amherst witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 72%.Rainfall
In Amherst, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.7 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Amherst, during January, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 10.94" (278mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Amherst, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Amherst, VA
- Average high temperature in January: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Amherst, VA
- Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Amherst, VA
- Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Amherst, VA
- Average humidity in January: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall in January: 2.32"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in January
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall in January: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 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
Amherst, VA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Amherst, VA
- Average sunshine days in January: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in January
Amherst, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Amherst, VA
- Average cloud cover in January: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Amherst, VA
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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