January weather forecast
Swords Creek, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Swords Creek, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

January is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 38.8°F (3.8°C) at the peak and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) at the base.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout January, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Swords Creek, 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 Swords Creek, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Swords Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 18.03" (458mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

How cold does it get in January?

During January, Swords Creek experiences an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Swords Creek, in January, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Swords Creek, in January, snow falls for 9 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Swords Creek have in January?

In Swords Creek, Virginia, the average day length in January is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Swords Creek have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Swords Creek, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Swords Creek, VA

Average temperature in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average pressure in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average wind speed in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average humidity in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average rainfall in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average snowfall in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average UV index in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA

Average visibility in January - Swords Creek, 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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