January weather forecast
Franconia, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Franconia, Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and max 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

With average high and low temperatures of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively, January is Franconia's coldest month.

How cold does it get in January?

In January, in Franconia, the average high-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.8 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Franconia, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Franconia, Virginia, in January, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Franconia, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Franconia, VA

Average pressure in January - Franconia, 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
Franconia, VA

Average wind speed in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Franconia, VA

Average humidity in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Franconia, VA

Average rainfall in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in January
Franconia, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Franconia, VA

Average snowfall in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Franconia, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Franconia, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Franconia, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Franconia, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Franconia, VA

Average UV index in January - Franconia, 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
Franconia, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Franconia, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Franconia, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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