January weather forecast
Cardinal, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Cardinal, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

In Cardinal, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cardinal, during January, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Cardinal is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January in Cardinal, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Cardinal?

January is the month when Cardinal, Virginia, sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What are January temperatures in Cardinal?

In Cardinal, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Cardinal?

In Cardinal, Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Cardinal?

In January, in Cardinal, Virginia, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Cardinal?

In Cardinal, in January, during 3 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cardinal have in January?

In Cardinal, Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Cardinal?

On the first day of January in Cardinal, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Cardinal?

The average sunshine duration in January in Cardinal is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cardinal?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Cardinal?

In Cardinal, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents 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
Cardinal, VA

Average temperature in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.1°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 (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Cardinal, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Cardinal, VA

Average wind speed in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Cardinal, VA

Average humidity in January - Cardinal, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Cardinal, VA

Average rainfall in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in January
Cardinal, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cardinal, VA

Average snowfall in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cardinal, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Cardinal, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cardinal, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Cardinal, VA

Average UV index in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Cardinal, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Cardinal, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Cardinal, VA

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

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

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