January weather forecast
Ashland, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Ashland, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and lows of 28.9°F (-1.7°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Ashland, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ashland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In January, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout January, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January in Ashland, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Ashland is 5.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Ashland?

January stands out as Ashland's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and a low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Is it cold in Ashland during January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Ashland, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Ashland?

In Ashland, Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Ashland?

In Ashland, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Ashland?

In Ashland, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ashland have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Ashland?

On the first day of January in Ashland, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashland have in January?

In Ashland, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ashland?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Ashland?

In Ashland, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ashland, VA

Average temperature in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

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Average pressure in January
Ashland, VA

Average pressure in January - Ashland, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Ashland, VA

Average wind speed in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Ashland, VA

Average humidity in January - Ashland, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Ashland, VA

Average rainfall in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in January
Ashland, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Ashland, VA

Average snowfall in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Ashland, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Ashland, 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Ashland, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Ashland, VA

Average UV index in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Ashland, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Ashland, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Ashland, VA

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

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

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