January weather forecast
Rural, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Rural, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.5°F (4.7°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Rural's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rural, during January, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 197.7 rainfall days, and 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rural, in January, during 11.3 snowfall days, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.9 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of January, in Rural, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rural. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Rural experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a minimum of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How cold is it in Rural in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Rural, during January, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Rural, during January, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:53 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 Rural have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Rural is 4.4h.

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 in Rural.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Rural, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Rural, VA

Average temperature in January - Rural, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Rural, VA

Average pressure in January - Rural, 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
Rural, VA

Average wind speed in January - Rural, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Rural, VA

Average humidity in January - Rural, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 79%

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

Average rainfall in January
Rural, VA

Average rainfall in January - Rural, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
Rural, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Rural, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Rural, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Rural, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Rural, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Rural, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Rural, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Rural, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Rural, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Rural, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Rural, VA

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

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

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