January weather forecast
Pocahontas, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Pocahontas, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

In Pocahontas, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

Rainfall

In Pocahontas, in January, during 10 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pocahontas, in January, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.06" (154mm) of snow. In Pocahontas, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.5 days and aggregates up to 27.36" (695mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Pocahontas is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Pocahontas, is 37.9°F (3.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Pocahontas?

In Pocahontas, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Pocahontas, in January, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Pocahontas, in January, during 11.2 snowfall days, 6.06" (154mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pocahontas have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value 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
Pocahontas, VA

Average temperature in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average pressure in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average wind speed in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average humidity in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average rainfall in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average snowfall in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pocahontas, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Pocahontas, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Pocahontas, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Pocahontas, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Pocahontas, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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