January weather forecast
Charlottesville, VA

Share
The beautiful sunrise over Charlottesville, Virginia
The beautiful sunrise over Charlottesville, Virginia

Weather in January

Charlottesville experiences chilly conditions throughout January with notable temperatures. The lowest minimum temperature for the year is recorded in January, from 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to highs of 41.5°F (5.3°C). The city is also subjected to snowfall during this month, making it a true winter wonderland. Days are shorter with limited hours of sunlight, paving way for cold and humid nights. Despite the cooler temperatures, the New Year starts with a beautiful white canvas in this part of Virginia.

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is considered the coldest month in Charlottesville.

Humidity

In Charlottesville, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Charlottesville, during January, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Charlottesville is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, recording an average high temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), is Charlottesville's coldest month.

How cold is January?

During January, Charlottesville experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Charlottesville, in January, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Charlottesville, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Charlottesville?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 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 many hours of sunshine does Charlottesville have in January?

In Charlottesville, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months 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 in Charlottesville.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average pressure in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average wind speed in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average humidity in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average rainfall in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average snowfall in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Charlottesville, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Charlottesville, 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 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
Charlottesville, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average UV index in January - Charlottesville, 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
Charlottesville, VA

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

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 31).

Average visibility in January
Charlottesville, VA

Average visibility in January - Charlottesville, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location