January weather forecastNew Kent, VA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in New Kent, Virginia, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 30.2°F (-1°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in New Kent, Virginia, is 75%.

Rainfall

In New Kent, during January, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Kent, there are 166.1 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in New Kent are January through April, November and December. In January, in New Kent, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout January, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In New Kent, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in New Kent is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In New Kent, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in New Kent are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 45.1°F (7.3°C) at the peak and 30.2°F (-1°C) at the low.

New Kent in January has an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

In New Kent, Virginia, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

In New Kent, Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

In New Kent, in January, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

On the first day of January in New Kent, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in January: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in January
New Kent, 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
New Kent, VA

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in January
New Kent, VA

  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in January
New Kent, VA

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in January
New Kent, VA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
New Kent, VA

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
New Kent, VA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
New Kent, VA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
New Kent, VA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
New Kent, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
New Kent, VA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in January
New Kent, 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).