January weather forecast
McLean, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in McLean, Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

January and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November 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: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

McLean's January weather reaches an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), making it the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In McLean, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and September Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In McLean, in January, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In McLean, in January, during 2.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does McLean have in January?

In McLean, the average day length in January is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in McLean?

January, 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 McLean, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
McLean, VA

Average temperature in January - McLean, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
McLean, VA

Average pressure in January - McLean, 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
McLean, VA

Average wind speed in January - McLean, 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
McLean, VA

Average humidity in January - McLean, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in January
McLean, VA

Average rainfall in January - McLean, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in January
McLean, VA

Average rainfall days in January - McLean, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
McLean, VA

Average snowfall in January - McLean, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
McLean, VA

Average snowfall days in January - McLean, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 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
McLean, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - McLean, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
McLean, VA

Average sunshine days in January - McLean, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in January
McLean, VA

Average UV index in January - McLean, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
McLean, VA

Average cloud cover in January - McLean, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
McLean, VA

Average visibility in January - McLean, 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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