January weather forecast
Chatham, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Chatham, Virginia, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

In Chatham, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chatham, Virginia, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chatham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.8 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chatham, in January, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chatham, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chatham, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.3h 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low of 28.4°F (-2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chatham during January are 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Chatham, in January, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chatham in January?

In January, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Chatham, Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Chatham, VA

Average temperature in January - Chatham, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Chatham, VA

Average pressure in January - Chatham, 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
Chatham, VA

Average wind speed in January - Chatham, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Chatham, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Chatham, VA

Average rainfall in January - Chatham, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Chatham, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Chatham, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Chatham, VA

Average snowfall in January - Chatham, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Chatham, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Chatham, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chatham, 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: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Chatham, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Chatham, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Chatham, VA

Average UV index in January - Chatham, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Chatham, VA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Chatham, VA

Average visibility in January - Chatham, 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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