January weather forecast
Colonial Beach, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Colonial Beach, Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

In Colonial Beach, Virginia, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colonial Beach, during January, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Colonial Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Colonial Beach. Snow falls for 4 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C).
Note: Swimming in 48.9°F (9.4°C) at temperatures under 50°F (10°C) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 55.4°F (13°C) feels frosty.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Colonial Beach's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

Is it cold during January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

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

How many days does it rain in January?

In Colonial Beach, in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Colonial Beach, Virginia, in January, during 4 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in January?

In January, the average ocean temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C). Swimming in 48.9°F (9.4°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January in Colonial Beach?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colonial Beach have in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Colonial Beach 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average temperature in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average pressure in January - Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, VA

Average wind speed in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average humidity in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average rainfall in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average snowfall in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4 days

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

Average sea temperature in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average sea temperature in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 49°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (47.1°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Colonial Beach, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Colonial Beach, VA

Average UV index in January - Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, VA

Average visibility in January - Colonial Beach, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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