January weather forecast
McDowell, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in McDowell, Virginia, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

January is the month when McDowell, Virginia, experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

January is the least humid month in McDowell, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in McDowell. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in McDowell. In McDowell, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In McDowell, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 14.41" (366mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of January, in McDowell, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in McDowell is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in McDowell are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in McDowell?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

How cold is it in McDowell in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in McDowell, records 39°F (3.9°C), while the low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the least humid month in McDowell?

January is the least humid month in McDowell, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in January in McDowell?

In January, the average relative humidity in McDowell is 74%.

What is the driest month in McDowell?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in McDowell in January?

In McDowell, Virginia, in January, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McDowell in January?

In McDowell, in January, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In January, the average day length in McDowell is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in McDowell?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does McDowell have in January?

In McDowell, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in McDowell?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in McDowell?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in McDowell 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
McDowell, VA

Average temperature in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
McDowell, VA

Average pressure in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
McDowell, VA

Average wind speed in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
McDowell, VA

Average humidity in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
McDowell, VA

Average rainfall in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in January
McDowell, VA

Average rainfall days in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
McDowell, VA

Average snowfall in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
McDowell, VA

Average snowfall days in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
McDowell, VA

Average sunshine days in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
McDowell, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
McDowell, VA

Average cloud cover in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
McDowell, VA

Average visibility in January - McDowell, VA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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