January weather forecast
Rio, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Rio, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

January is the month when Rio sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Rio, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Rio, during January, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Rio, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rio, Virginia, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Rio?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Is it cold during January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Rio, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Rio, Virginia, is January, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Rio, in January, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout January, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rio have in January?

In Rio, the average day length in January is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Rio have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Rio, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Rio, VA

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

Average wind speed in January
Rio, VA

Average wind speed in January - Rio, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Rio, VA

Average humidity in January - Rio, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Rio, VA

Average rainfall in January - Rio, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.69"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Rio, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Rio, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rio, VA

Average snowfall in January - Rio, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rio, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Rio, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Rio, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rio, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rio, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Rio, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Rio, VA

Average UV index in January - Rio, 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
Rio, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Rio, VA

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

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

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