January weather forecast
Mechanicsville, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Mechanicsville, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 44.6°F (7°C) and a minimum average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Mechanicsville, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mechanicsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mechanicsville, Virginia, are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mechanicsville, Virginia, the average sunshine in January is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. 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: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With its average high temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) and a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Is it cold during January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Mechanicsville, is 44.6°F (7°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Mechanicsville, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Mechanicsville. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

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, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mechanicsville have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What are the months 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 Mechanicsville, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mechanicsville, VA

Average temperature in January - Mechanicsville, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Mechanicsville, VA

Average pressure in January - Mechanicsville, 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
Mechanicsville, VA

Average wind speed in January - Mechanicsville, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Mechanicsville, VA

Average humidity in January - Mechanicsville, 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
Mechanicsville, VA

Average rainfall in January - Mechanicsville, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in January
Mechanicsville, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Mechanicsville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mechanicsville, VA

Average snowfall in January - Mechanicsville, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mechanicsville, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Mechanicsville, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mechanicsville, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mechanicsville, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Mechanicsville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Mechanicsville, VA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Mechanicsville, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Mechanicsville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Mechanicsville, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).

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