January weather forecast
Dolphin, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Dolphin, Virginia, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dolphin, in January, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dolphin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.6 days and collects up to 20.91" (531mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of January, in Dolphin, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January, with an average high of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

What is the temperature in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Dolphin, records 46°F (7.8°C), while the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Dolphin, during January, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Dolphin, in January, during 2 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Dolphin is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January 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 Dolphin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dolphin, VA

Average temperature in January - Dolphin, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 46°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 (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.6°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 (30.6°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Dolphin, 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
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Average wind speed in January - Dolphin, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
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Average humidity in January - Dolphin, 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 July (72%).

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
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Average rainfall days in January - Dolphin, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
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Average snowfall in January - Dolphin, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Dolphin, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
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Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Dolphin, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
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Average sunshine days in January - Dolphin, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Dolphin, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

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

Average visibility in January
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Average visibility in January - Dolphin, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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