Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
January stands out as Salem's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Salem is 74%.Rainfall
In Salem, in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Salem. In Salem, in January, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.9 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in January in Salem is 9h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.
Sunshine
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest time of year in Salem?
How cold does it get in Salem in January?
What is the average humidity in January in Salem?
How much does it rain in Salem in January?
How many days does it snow in January in Salem?
How many hours of daylight does Salem have in January?
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Salem?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Salem?
How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in January?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Salem?
What is the UV index intensity in January in Salem?
Average temperature in January
Salem, VA
- Average high temperature in January: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Salem, VA
- Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Salem, VA
- Average wind speed in January: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Salem, VA
- Average humidity in January: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in January
Salem, VA
- Average rainfall in January: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in January
Salem, VA
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in January
Salem, VA
- Average snowfall in January: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Salem, VA
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salem, VA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min
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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Salem, VA
- Average sunshine days in January: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Salem, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Salem, VA
- Average cloud cover in January: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in January
Salem, VA
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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