January weather forecast
Sheppards, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sheppards, Virginia, is another chilly winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), is Sheppards's coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sheppards, in January, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sheppards, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.1" (790mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sheppards, in January, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Sheppards, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sheppards, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of January, in Sheppards, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sheppards. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sheppards?

January is the month when Sheppards, Virginia, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

How cold is it in Sheppards in January?

Sheppards in January has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Sheppards?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Sheppards?

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sheppards in January?

In Sheppards, in January, during 3.7 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sheppards?

In Sheppards, Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sheppards?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Sheppards?

In Sheppards, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sheppards?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Sheppards?

In Sheppards, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sheppards, VA

Average temperature in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 44.2°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 (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Sheppards, VA

Average pressure in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sheppards, VA

Average wind speed in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Sheppards, VA

Average humidity in January - Sheppards, 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
Sheppards, VA

Average rainfall in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Sheppards, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sheppards, VA

Average snowfall in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sheppards, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.7 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
Sheppards, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sheppards, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sheppards, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Sheppards, VA

Average UV index in January - Sheppards, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sheppards, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Sheppards, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Sheppards, VA

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

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

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