January weather forecast
Covington, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Covington, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Covington, Virginia, in January, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Covington, there are 170 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Covington are January through April, October through December. In Covington, during January, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24 snowfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Covington, with an average of 5h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Covington?

Covington, Virginia, records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Is January cold in Covington?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Covington?

The average relative humidity in January in Covington, Virginia, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Covington?

In Covington, Virginia, in January, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Covington?

In Covington, Virginia, during January, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Covington?

In Covington, Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Covington?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Covington?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Covington have in January?

In Covington, the average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Covington?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Covington, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Covington, VA

Average temperature in January - Covington, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Covington, VA

Average pressure in January - Covington, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Covington, VA

Average wind speed in January - Covington, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Covington, VA

Average humidity in January - Covington, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Covington, VA

Average rainfall in January - Covington, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Covington, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Covington, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Covington, VA

Average snowfall in January - Covington, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Covington, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Covington, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Covington, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Covington, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Covington, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Covington, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Covington, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Covington, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and November (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Covington, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).

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