January weather forecast
Sanford, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Sanford, Virginia, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

January stands out as Sanford's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 73%, January is the least humid month in Sanford.

Rainfall

In Sanford, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sanford, there are 128 rainfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sanford, in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Sanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.5 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sanford, the average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sanford. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sanford?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

How cold is it in Sanford in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the least humid month in Sanford?

January is the least humid month in Sanford, Virginia, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in January in Sanford?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Sanford?

In Sanford, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sanford in January?

In Sanford, during January, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

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

In January, the average day length in Sanford, Virginia, is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sanford?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanford?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Sanford?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sanford, Virginia, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sanford, VA

Average temperature in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Sanford, VA

Average pressure in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Sanford, VA

Average wind speed in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in January
Sanford, VA

Average humidity in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sanford, VA

Average rainfall in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in January
Sanford, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Sanford, VA

Average snowfall in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Sanford, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sanford, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sanford, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sanford, VA

Average UV index in January - Sanford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sanford, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Sanford, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in January
Sanford, VA

Average visibility in January - Sanford, 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).

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