January weather forecast
Big Stone Gap, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Big Stone Gap, Virginia, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Big Stone Gap, during January, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.2 rainfall days, and 40.87" (1038mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Big Stone Gap, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

How cold is January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Big Stone Gap, is 40.5°F (4.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

How much does it rain in Big Stone Gap in January?

In Big Stone Gap, in January, during 13.8 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Big Stone Gap, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Big Stone Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in January 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
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average temperature in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average pressure in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average wind speed in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average humidity in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average rainfall in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

Average rainfall days in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average snowfall in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average UV index in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in January
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average visibility in January - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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