Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 43°F (6.1°C) and as low as 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 72%.Rainfall
In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Columbia, Virginia, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 8.74" (222mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Columbia is 9h and 54min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Columbia is 5.5h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in January?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in January?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in January?
Average temperature in January
Columbia, VA
- Average high temperature in January: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 27.7°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 (27.7°F).
Average pressure in January
Columbia, VA
- Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Columbia, VA
- Average wind speed in January: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in January
Columbia, VA
- Average humidity in January: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in January
Columbia, VA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in January
Columbia, VA
- Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Columbia, VA
- Average snowfall in January: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Columbia, VA
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Columbia, 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 December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Columbia, VA
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).
Average UV index in January
Columbia, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Columbia, VA
- Average cloud cover in January: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Columbia, VA
- Average visibility in January: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and December (5mi).
Columbia, Virginia, USA
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