January weather forecast
Swimley, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Swimley, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Swimley's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and lows of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In Swimley, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Swimley, Virginia, is January, when snow falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Swimley, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5h 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

How cold does it get in January?

In January, in Swimley, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 75%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Swimley, during January, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Swimley have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Swimley have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month with 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 Swimley, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Swimley, VA

Average temperature in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Swimley, VA

Average pressure in January - Swimley, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Swimley, VA

Average wind speed in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Swimley, VA

Average humidity in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Swimley, VA

Average rainfall in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Swimley, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Swimley, VA

Average snowfall in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Swimley, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Swimley, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Swimley, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Swimley, VA

Average UV index in January - Swimley, 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
Swimley, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Swimley, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Swimley, VA

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

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

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