January weather forecast
Jamestown, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Jamestown, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 45.1°F (7.3°C) and lows at 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Jamestown, Virginia, in January, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Jamestown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Jamestown, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Jamestown?

Jamestown's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What are January temperatures?

During January, Jamestown experiences an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Jamestown, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Jamestown, Virginia, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout January, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Jamestown have in January?

In Jamestown, the average day length in January is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Jamestown, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Jamestown, VA

Average temperature in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Jamestown, VA

Average pressure in January - Jamestown, 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
Jamestown, VA

Average wind speed in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in January
Jamestown, VA

Average humidity in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Jamestown, VA

Average rainfall in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in January
Jamestown, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Jamestown, VA

Average snowfall in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Jamestown, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

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

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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Jamestown, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Jamestown, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Jamestown, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Jamestown, VA

Average visibility in January - Jamestown, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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