January weather forecast
Free Union, VA

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Weather in January

January in Free Union, Virginia, is characterized by chilly conditions where the coldest days can see temperatures fall to 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Although the weather is tolerable, it's not uncommon for snow to grace the city with its arrival. In terms of precipitation, one can expect both rainfall and snowfall to make an appearance. As the year starts, residents often witness the city captured in the grip of winter's fury. Nonetheless, the weather is not excessively severe given the mild conditions from Free Union's moderate continental climate.

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a minimum temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Free Union, Virginia, during January, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Free Union, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Free Union, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Free Union, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Free Union, Virginia, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Free Union, Virginia, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is it cold in Free Union during January?

In Free Union, 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Free Union, during January, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Free Union, during January, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Free Union have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Free Union, VA

Average temperature in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Free Union, VA

Average pressure in January - Free Union, 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
Free Union, VA

Average wind speed in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Free Union, VA

Average humidity in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Free Union, VA

Average rainfall in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Free Union, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Free Union, VA

Average snowfall in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Free Union, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Free Union, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Free Union, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Free Union, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Free Union, VA

Average UV index in January - Free Union, 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
Free Union, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Free Union, VA

Average visibility in January - Free Union, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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