January weather forecast
Ashburn, VA

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Weather in January

January greets Ashburn with cold winter weather, stark contrasts between day and night temperatures are noticeable. While the month is cooler than February, the lowest temperature dips to 25.9°F (-3.4°C), yet not dipping as much as the following December. Enjoying nearly 10 daylight hours, January still holds a balance of sunshine hours and humidity at a similar level to February. Winds commonly gust up to 11.5mph (18.5km/h), creating a further chill factor for the residents of this Virginia city.

Temperature

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ashburn, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ashburn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Ashburn, is 39.7°F (4.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Ashburn, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Ashburn, in January, during 5.1 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Ashburn, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashburn have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ashburn, Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Ashburn, VA

Average temperature in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Ashburn, VA

Average pressure in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Ashburn, VA

Average wind speed in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Ashburn, VA

Average humidity in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Ashburn, VA

Average rainfall in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Ashburn, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Ashburn, VA

Average snowfall in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Ashburn, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ashburn, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ashburn, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Ashburn, VA

Average UV index in January - Ashburn, 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
Ashburn, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Ashburn, VA

Average visibility in January - Ashburn, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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