January weather forecast
Chesapeake, VA

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Weather in January

The onset of the year in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA finds the weather decidedly in winter's grip. Temperatures edge between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C), the month's characteristic chills contributing to an overall sense of crispness. The arrival of January also signals an increase in humidity, keeping the air moist and heavy during this period. Snowfall, although relatively mild in comparison to other regions, occasionally dusts the scenery with a maximum of 0.47" (12mm) of white blanket decor. Despite the chill, snow cover does not dominate the month, making it easier to navigate the city's roads and paths.

Temperature

January, with an average high of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chesapeake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.9 days and collects up to 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chesapeake, Virginia, are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Chesapeake is January, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Chesapeake, in January, the average water temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 45.5°F (7.5°C). Briefly staying in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 50°F (10°C) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Chesapeake is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Chesapeake, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Chesapeake is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Chesapeake?

Chesapeake experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Chesapeake in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Chesapeake, records 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Chesapeake?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Chesapeake?

In January, in Chesapeake, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Chesapeake?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Chesapeake, Virginia. Snow falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Chesapeake in January?

In January, in Chesapeake, Virginia, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in Chesapeake?

In January, the average ocean temperature in Chesapeake is 45.5°F (7.5°C). Swimming in 45.5°F (7.5°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in January in Chesapeake?

The average day length in January in Chesapeake is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Chesapeake?

On the first day of January in Chesapeake, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chesapeake have in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chesapeake?

The month with the lowest UV index in Chesapeake, Virginia, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Chesapeake?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Chesapeake, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Chesapeake, VA

Average temperature in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Chesapeake, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Chesapeake, VA

Average wind speed in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Chesapeake, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Chesapeake, VA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in January
Chesapeake, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Chesapeake, VA

Average snowfall in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Chesapeake, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Chesapeake, VA

Average sea temperature in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average sea temperature in January: 45.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Chesapeake, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Chesapeake, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Chesapeake, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Chesapeake, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Chesapeake, VA

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

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

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