January weather forecast
Rocky Mount, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Rocky Mount reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 42.4°F (5.8°C) at the peak and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Rocky Mount, Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Rocky Mount, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rocky Mount, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rocky Mount are January through April, November and December. In Rocky Mount, in January, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rocky Mount, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 9.88" (251mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Rocky Mount is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Rocky Mount, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rocky Mount. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Rocky Mount?

January, known for its average high temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C), is the coldest month in Rocky Mount.

How cold does it get in Rocky Mount in January?

In Rocky Mount, 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the average humidity in January in Rocky Mount?

In Rocky Mount, Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Rocky Mount?

In Rocky Mount, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rocky Mount in January?

In January, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Rocky Mount?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Rocky Mount?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rocky Mount?

With an average of 5.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January in Rocky Mount?

The average sunshine duration in January in Rocky Mount is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rocky Mount?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Rocky Mount?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average temperature in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average pressure in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average wind speed in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average humidity in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average rainfall in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average snowfall in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Rocky Mount, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average UV index in January - Rocky Mount, 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
Rocky Mount, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Rocky Mount, VA

Average visibility in January - Rocky Mount, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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