January weather forecast
Bedford, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Bedford, Virginia, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

In Bedford, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout January, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bedford, during January, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.2 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bedford, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Bedford, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

How cold does it get in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Bedford, in January, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Bedford, in January, during 3.6 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bedford, VA

Average temperature in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in January
Bedford, VA

Average pressure in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bedford, VA

Average wind speed in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Bedford, VA

Average humidity in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Bedford, VA

Average rainfall in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in January
Bedford, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bedford, VA

Average snowfall in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bedford, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.6 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
Bedford, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bedford, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bedford, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Bedford, VA

Average UV index in January - Bedford, 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
Bedford, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Bedford, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Bedford, VA

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

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

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