January weather forecast
Herald, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Herald, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In Herald, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Herald, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Herald, there are 179.6 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Herald, in January, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 6.14" (156mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Herald is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

With average high temperatures of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and lows of 25.5°F (-3.6°C), January is the coldest month.

How cold does it get in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Herald, is 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January in Herald is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Herald, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout January, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Herald, the average day length in January is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Herald have in January?

In Herald, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Herald, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Herald, VA

Average pressure in January - Herald, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Herald, VA

Average wind speed in January - Herald, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in January
Herald, VA

Average humidity in January - Herald, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Herald, VA

Average rainfall in January - Herald, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.52").

Average rainfall days in January
Herald, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Herald, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Herald, VA

Average snowfall in January - Herald, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Herald, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Herald, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Herald, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Herald, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Herald, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in January
Herald, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Herald, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Herald, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in January
Herald, VA

Average visibility in January - Herald, 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).

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