January weather forecast
Great Falls, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Great Falls, Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), is generally the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Great Falls is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.4 days and typically collects 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Great Falls, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Great Falls's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Is it cold during January?

In Great Falls, in January, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Great Falls?

In Great Falls, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.4 days and typically collects 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Great Falls, in January, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Great Falls, in January, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Great Falls have in January?

In Great Falls, the average day length in January is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Great Falls have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5h.

What are the months with 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 intensity in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Great Falls, VA

Average temperature in January - Great Falls, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.7°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Great Falls, VA

Average pressure in January - Great Falls, 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
Great Falls, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Great Falls, VA

Average humidity in January - Great Falls, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Great Falls, VA

Average rainfall in January - Great Falls, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Great Falls, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Great Falls, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Great Falls, VA

Average snowfall in January - Great Falls, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Great Falls, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Great Falls, 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
Great Falls, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Great Falls, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Great Falls, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Great Falls, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Great Falls, VA

Average UV index in January - Great Falls, 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
Great Falls, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Great Falls, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Great Falls, VA

Average visibility in January - Great Falls, 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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