January weather forecast
Brightwood, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Brightwood, Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Brightwood, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Brightwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Brightwood. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, in Brightwood, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Brightwood, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is the coldest month in Brightwood.

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature during January is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Brightwood, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Brightwood have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Brightwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Brightwood, VA

Average temperature in January - Brightwood, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Brightwood, VA

Average pressure in January - Brightwood, 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
Brightwood, VA

Average wind speed in January - Brightwood, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Brightwood, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Brightwood, VA

Average rainfall in January - Brightwood, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Brightwood, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Brightwood, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Brightwood, VA

Average snowfall in January - Brightwood, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Brightwood, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Brightwood, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Brightwood, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Brightwood, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Brightwood, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Brightwood, VA

Average UV index in January - Brightwood, 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
Brightwood, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Brightwood, VA

Average visibility in January - Brightwood, 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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