January weather forecast
Gate City, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Gate City, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

Gate City reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 42.1°F (5.6°C) at the peak and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gate City, Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. In Gate City, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.6 days and collects up to 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In January, in Gate City, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gate City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Gate City's January weather, with an average high temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Gate City in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Gate City, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while 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 78%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Gate City, during January, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Gate City, in January, during 9.8 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Gate City, 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 7:42 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Gate City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 temperature in January
Gate City, VA

Average temperature in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Gate City, VA

Average pressure in January - Gate City, 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
Gate City, VA

Average wind speed in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Gate City, VA

Average humidity in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Gate City, VA

Average rainfall in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Gate City, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gate City, VA

Average snowfall in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gate City, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gate City, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gate City, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gate City, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Gate City, VA

Average UV index in January - Gate City, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Gate City, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Gate City, VA

Average visibility in January - Gate City, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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