January weather forecast
Friendship, VA

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, in Friendship, Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

January, with an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 79%.

Rainfall

In Friendship, in January, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Friendship, in January, during 10.6 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.6 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Friendship, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of January, in Friendship, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Friendship, records 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Friendship, Virginia, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Friendship, in January, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Friendship, Virginia, during January, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Friendship, the average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendship have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with 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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Friendship, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Friendship, VA

Average temperature in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Friendship, VA

Average pressure in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Friendship, VA

Average wind speed in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Friendship, VA

Average humidity in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Friendship, VA

Average rainfall in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Friendship, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Friendship, VA

Average snowfall in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Friendship, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Friendship, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Friendship, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Friendship, VA

Average UV index in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Friendship, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Friendship, VA

Average visibility in January - Friendship, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

Friendship, Virginia, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location