January weather forecast
Prater, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Prater, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

In Prater, Virginia, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, in Prater, Virginia, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prater, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prater are January through May, October through December. In Prater, Virginia, during January, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow. In Prater, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 22.36" (568mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of January, in Prater, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Prater.

UV index

January, February 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Prater?

Prater's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and lows of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

How cold does it get in Prater in January?

In Prater, 39.9°F (4.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Prater?

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

How much does it rain in Prater in January?

In January, in Prater, Virginia, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Prater?

In Prater, in January, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prater have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Prater?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Prater?

The month with the least sunshine in Prater, Virginia, is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Prater have in January?

In Prater, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Prater?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Prater is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Prater, VA

Average temperature in January - Prater, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Prater, VA

Average pressure in January - Prater, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Prater, VA

Average wind speed in January - Prater, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Prater, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Prater, VA

Average rainfall in January - Prater, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Prater, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Prater, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Prater, VA

Average snowfall in January - Prater, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Prater, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Prater, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Prater, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Prater, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Prater, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Prater, VA

Average UV index in January - Prater, 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
Prater, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Prater, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Prater, VA

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

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

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