Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January, with an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 74%.Rainfall
In Salem, during January, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Salem, in January, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.9 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 56min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Salem, VA
- Average high temperature in January: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Salem, 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
Salem, VA
- Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Salem, VA
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Salem, VA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in January
Salem, VA
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Salem, VA
- Average snowfall in January: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Salem, VA
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salem, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Salem, VA
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Salem, 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
Salem, VA
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Salem, VA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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