January weather forecastDamascus, VA
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Damascus, Virginia, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).Temperature
In Damascus, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 79%.Rainfall
In Damascus, in January, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout January, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.6 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Damascus. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in January interprets into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Damascus, VA
- Average high temperature in January: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in January
Damascus, 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
Damascus, VA
- Average wind speed in January: 7.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in January
Damascus, VA
- Average humidity in January: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Damascus, VA
- Average rainfall in January: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in January
Damascus, VA
- Average rainfall days in January: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in January
Damascus, VA
- Average snowfall in January: 4.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Damascus, VA
- Average snowfall days in January: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Damascus, 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: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Damascus, VA
- Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Damascus, VA
- Average UV index in January: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Damascus, VA
- Average cloud cover in January: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in January
Damascus, 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).
