January weather forecastWachapreague, VA

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Wachapreague, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

In Wachapreague, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.6 rainfall days, and 37.36" (949mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. In Wachapreague, in January, during 1.7 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wachapreague, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wachapreague, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

January tends to be the coldest month in Wachapreague, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 36°F (2.2°C).

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Wachapreague are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 36°F (2.2°C) respectively.

January and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Wachapreague.

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Wachapreague, in January, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Wachapreague, in January, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

In Wachapreague, the average day length in January is 9h and 55min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST.

In Wachapreague, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.5h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average high temperature in January: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"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
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average snowfall in January: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Wachapreague, 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).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Wachapreague, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Wachapreague, VA

  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in January
Wachapreague, 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).