January weather forecastSandy Point, VA

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Sandy Point, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a minimum average of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Sandy Point is January, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sandy Point is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C), January stands out as the coldest month in Sandy Point, Virginia.

In Sandy Point, in January, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

In January, the average relative humidity in Sandy Point, Virginia, is 73%.

The month with the least rainfall in Sandy Point is January, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

In Sandy Point, Virginia, during January, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

January is the month with the most snowfall in Sandy Point. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

In Sandy Point, Virginia, during January, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

The average day length in January in Sandy Point, Virginia, is 9h and 53min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in January in Sandy Point is 5.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average high temperature in January: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Sandy Point, 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
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Sandy Point, VA

  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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