January weather forecast
Emporia, VA

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Weather in January

January in Emporia, Virginia, experiences an average high temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The relative humidity stands at 74%, making January slightly humid. A somewhat consistent barometric pressure of 30.12" (765mm) characterizes the month. Despite the relatively cool temperature, Emporia sees nearly as much sunshine in this winter month as does in the warmer months. As this is the coldest month of the year, outdoor activities are typically limited by the winter chill.

Temperature

In Emporia, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Emporia are January, February, April, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Emporia, in January, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Emporia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.6 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Emporia, in January, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Emporia, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.5 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January is the coldest month in Emporia, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the temperature in January?

In January, in Emporia, the average high-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the least humid month?

January, February, April, July and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In Emporia, in January, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Emporia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Emporia, VA

Average temperature in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Emporia, VA

Average pressure in January - Emporia, 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
Emporia, VA

Average wind speed in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Emporia, VA

Average humidity in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Emporia, VA

Average rainfall in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Emporia, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Emporia, VA

Average snowfall in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Emporia, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 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
Emporia, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Emporia, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Emporia, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Emporia, VA

Average UV index in January - Emporia, 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
Emporia, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Emporia, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

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
Emporia, VA

Average visibility in January - Emporia, 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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