January weather forecast
Selma, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Selma, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and max 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Selma, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Selma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Selma, in January, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Selma, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 10.87" (276mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Selma, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 38.1°F (3.4°C) at the peak and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) at the base.

How cold is it in January?

Selma in January has an average high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Selma, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Selma, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Selma, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Selma have in January?

In January, the average day length in Selma is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Selma have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Selma is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Selma, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Selma, VA

Average pressure in January - Selma, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Selma, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Selma, VA

Average humidity in January - Selma, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Selma, VA

Average rainfall in January - Selma, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Selma, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Selma, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Selma, VA

Average snowfall in January - Selma, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.4"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Selma, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Selma, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Selma, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Selma, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Selma, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Selma, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Selma, VA

Average UV index in January - Selma, 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
Selma, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Selma, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
Selma, VA

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).

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