January weather forecast
Elkwood, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Elkwood, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Elkwood, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elkwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 41.4°F (5.2°C) at the peak and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at the low.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 41.4°F (5.2°C) and the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Elkwood, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Elkwood?

The month with the most snowfall in Elkwood is January, when snow falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Elkwood, during January, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkwood have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Elkwood?

In Elkwood, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Elkwood, VA

Average temperature in January - Elkwood, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Elkwood, VA

Average pressure in January - Elkwood, 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
Elkwood, VA

Average wind speed in January - Elkwood, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Elkwood, VA

Average humidity in January - Elkwood, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Elkwood, VA

Average rainfall in January - Elkwood, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in January
Elkwood, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Elkwood, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Elkwood, VA

Average snowfall in January - Elkwood, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Elkwood, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Elkwood, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Elkwood, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Elkwood, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Elkwood, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Elkwood, VA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Elkwood, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Elkwood, 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
Elkwood, VA

Average visibility in January - Elkwood, 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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