January weather forecast
Sandston, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sandston, Virginia, is another chilly winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 44.8°F (7.1°C) at the peak and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) at the low.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sandston, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sandston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.2 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In January, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout January, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sandston, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 6 days and aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of January, in Sandston, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sandston. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sandston?

In Sandston, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 44.8°F (7.1°C) and reaching a low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the usual temperature for Sandston in January?

Sandston in January has an average high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Sandston, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Sandston, Virginia, in January, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sandston have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January in Sandston, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sandston have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Sandston is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sandston.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Sandston, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes 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
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Sandston, VA

Average temperature in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in January
Sandston, VA

Average pressure in January - Sandston, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sandston, VA

Average wind speed in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Sandston, VA

Average humidity in January - Sandston, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Sandston, VA

Average rainfall in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in January
Sandston, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sandston, VA

Average snowfall in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sandston, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Sandston, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sandston, 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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sandston, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Sandston, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sandston, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Sandston, VA

Average visibility in January - Sandston, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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