January weather forecastCardinal Forest, VA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Cardinal Forest, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Cardinal Forest's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In Cardinal Forest, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically collects 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

In Cardinal Forest, 40.5°F (4.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

In January, the average relative humidity in Cardinal Forest is 73%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically collects 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

In January, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

In January, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout January, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Cardinal Forest is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Cardinal Forest, 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
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average snowfall in January: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 48min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Cardinal Forest, 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
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Cardinal Forest, VA

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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