January weather forecast
Slate, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Slate, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

Slate experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Slate, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Slate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Slate is 9h and 56min.
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

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

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is it in January?

In Slate, in January, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and 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 Slate, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

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

How many hours of daylight does Slate have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, 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 in Slate?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Slate have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Slate?

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 snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Slate, VA

Average temperature in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average pressure in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average wind speed in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average humidity in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average rainfall in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average snowfall in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Slate, 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: 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
Slate, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average UV index in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Slate, 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
Slate, VA

Average visibility in January - Slate, 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).

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