January weather forecast
Laurel, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Laurel, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Laurel sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Laurel, in January, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Laurel, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Laurel. In January, in Laurel, Virginia, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Laurel, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Laurel, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, in Laurel, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January, February 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Laurel?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C), is the coldest month in Laurel.

Is January cold in Laurel?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Laurel, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Laurel?

In Laurel, Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How much does it rain in Laurel in January?

In Laurel, in January, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Laurel in January?

In January, in Laurel, Virginia, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Laurel have in January?

In Laurel, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Laurel?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Laurel, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Laurel have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Laurel?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Laurel?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Laurel is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Laurel, VA

Average temperature in January - Laurel, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Laurel, VA

Average pressure in January - Laurel, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"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
Laurel, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Laurel, VA

Average humidity in January - Laurel, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Laurel, VA

Average rainfall in January - Laurel, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Laurel, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Laurel, VA

Average snowfall in January - Laurel, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Laurel, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Laurel, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Laurel, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Laurel, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Laurel, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Laurel, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Laurel, VA

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Laurel, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Laurel, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

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
Laurel, VA

Average visibility in January - Laurel, 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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