January weather forecast
Montpelier, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Montpelier, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

In Montpelier, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Montpelier, Virginia, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Montpelier, there are 155.5 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. In Montpelier, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Montpelier is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, in Montpelier, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Montpelier, Virginia, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Montpelier?

January is the month when Montpelier sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 43°F (6.1°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Is it cold in Montpelier during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Montpelier, records 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Montpelier?

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

How many days does it rain in January in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, in January, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Montpelier in January?

In Montpelier, in January, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Montpelier?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Montpelier?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Montpelier?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Montpelier, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Montpelier, VA

Average temperature in January - Montpelier, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Montpelier, VA

Average pressure in January - Montpelier, 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
Montpelier, VA

Average wind speed in January - Montpelier, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Montpelier, VA

Average humidity in January - Montpelier, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Montpelier, VA

Average rainfall in January - Montpelier, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Montpelier, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Montpelier, VA

Average snowfall in January - Montpelier, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Montpelier, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Montpelier, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Montpelier, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Montpelier, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Montpelier, VA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Montpelier, VA

Average UV index in January - Montpelier, 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
Montpelier, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Montpelier, 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 33).

Average visibility in January
Montpelier, VA

Average visibility in January - Montpelier, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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