January weather forecast
Merrifield, VA

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Merrifield, Virginia, is another cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Merrifield is January, when the rain falls for 9.8 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day 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 7:16 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Merrifield?

Merrifield's January weather, with an average high temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold does it get in Merrifield in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Merrifield, is 40.5°F (4.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Merrifield?

In Merrifield, Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

What is the driest month in Merrifield?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Merrifield?

In Merrifield, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Merrifield?

The month with the most snowfall in Merrifield is January, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Merrifield?

In Merrifield, in January, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Merrifield have in January?

The average day length in January in Merrifield, Virginia, is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Merrifield?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Merrifield, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Merrifield?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Merrifield have in January?

In Merrifield, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in January in Merrifield?

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

Average temperature in January - Merrifield, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in January
Merrifield, VA

Average pressure in January - Merrifield, 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
Merrifield, VA

Average wind speed in January - Merrifield, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in January
Merrifield, VA

Average humidity in January - Merrifield, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

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

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Average rainfall in January
Merrifield, VA

Average rainfall in January - Merrifield, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in January
Merrifield, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Merrifield, VA

Average snowfall in January - Merrifield, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Merrifield, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Merrifield, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Merrifield, VA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Merrifield, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Merrifield, VA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in January
Merrifield, VA

Average UV index in January - Merrifield, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Merrifield, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Merrifield, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Merrifield, VA

Average visibility in January - Merrifield, 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).

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