January weather forecast
Lancaster, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Lancaster, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a minimum temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Lancaster, in January, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lancaster, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

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 rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Lancaster?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Lancaster, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Lancaster, during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Lancaster, in January, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Lancaster, the average day length in January is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Lancaster, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Lancaster?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lancaster, VA

Average temperature in January - Lancaster, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.5°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 (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Lancaster, VA

Average pressure in January - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Lancaster, VA

Average humidity in January - Lancaster, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

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

Average rainfall in January
Lancaster, VA

Average rainfall in January - Lancaster, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Lancaster, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Lancaster, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lancaster, VA

Average snowfall in January - Lancaster, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lancaster, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Lancaster, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Lancaster, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lancaster, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lancaster, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Lancaster, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Lancaster, VA

Average UV index in January - Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Lancaster, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Lancaster, VA

Average visibility in January - Lancaster, 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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