January weather forecast
Rapidan, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Rapidan, Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a minimum average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In Rapidan, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Rapidan are January and September Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) 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 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Rapidan's January weather, with an average high temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in January?

In Rapidan, in January, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Rapidan, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

January and September are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in January?

In Rapidan, in January, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Rapidan, in January, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rapidan have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Rapidan, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Rapidan, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Rapidan, VA

Average temperature in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Rapidan, VA

Average pressure in January - Rapidan, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rapidan, VA

Average wind speed in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Rapidan, VA

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

Average rainfall in January
Rapidan, VA

Average rainfall in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Rapidan, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rapidan, VA

Average snowfall in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rapidan, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Rapidan, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rapidan, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Rapidan, VA

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

Average cloud cover in January
Rapidan, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Rapidan, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Rapidan, VA

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

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

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