January weather forecast
Somerset, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Somerset, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Somerset's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In Somerset, during January, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Somerset, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.2 days and collects up to 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. January is the month with the most snowfall in Somerset. Snow falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Somerset, Virginia, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in January transforms into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Somerset, Virginia, during January are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Somerset, Virginia, in January, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout January, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Somerset, the average day length in January is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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
Somerset, VA

Average temperature in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Somerset, VA

Average pressure in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Somerset, VA

Average wind speed in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Somerset, VA

Average humidity in January - Somerset, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Somerset, VA

Average rainfall in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in January
Somerset, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Somerset, VA

Average snowfall in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Somerset, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Somerset, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Somerset, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Somerset, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Somerset, VA

Average UV index in January - Somerset, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Somerset, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Somerset, 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 30).

Average visibility in January
Somerset, VA

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

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

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