January weather forecast
Shortt Gap, VA

Share

Weather in January

January, like December, in Shortt Gap, Virginia, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Shortt Gap, Virginia, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Shortt Gap is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout January, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shortt Gap, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.3h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. 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. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Shortt Gap, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Is it cold during January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Shortt Gap, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Shortt Gap, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Shortt Gap, Virginia, during January, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Shortt Gap have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Shortt Gap, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
Shortt Gap, VA

Average temperature in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average pressure in January - Shortt Gap, 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
Shortt Gap, VA

Average wind speed in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average humidity in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average rainfall in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average snowfall in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shortt Gap, 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, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average UV index in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in January
Shortt Gap, VA

Average visibility in January - Shortt Gap, 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).

Shortt Gap, Virginia, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location