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Weather in Richmond, Virginia for January 2026

Your guide to Richmond weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Cold Weather Advisory - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 5 snowy days, Richmond usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
    According to Richmond snow forecast for January 2026, no snow is expected until the end of the month.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, January 2026 in Richmond is slightly warmer than the historical average by 0.8 °F.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Richmond predicts a temperature of -1.1 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Richmond at the beginning of January is 6.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 0.6 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
8
Rainy days
Average snowy days
5
Snow days
Average temperatures
7°/0°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
63 %
Avg humidity

Richmond Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
8°
2
Sunny
7°
3
Overcast
6°
4
Patchy rain possible
6°
5
Overcast
6°
6
Heavy rain
4°
7
Patchy rain possible
9°
8
Sunny
7°
9
Moderate rain
11°
10
Light drizzle
10°
11
Sunny
9°
12
Sunny
10°
13
Partly cloudy
12°
14
Overcast
6°
15
Light snow
4°
16
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3°
17
Sunny
5°
18
Overcast
6°
19
Light rain
7°
20
Sunny
1°
21
Sunny
2°
22
Sunny
4°
23
Overcast
5°
24
Mist
5°
25
Patchy rain possible
8°
26
Overcast
9°
27
Weather Alert Sunny
2°
28
Sunny
-2°
29
Sunny
-1°
30
Mist
-5°
31
Overcast
-7°

Temperatures trend during January in Richmond

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Richmond day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 4° /1° 20.8 mm 6.4 cm
Jan. 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 11° /0° 14.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 10° /4° 18.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-1° 11.7 mm 5 cm
Jan. 12 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-1° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /1° 1.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Light snow
Light snow
 4° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 16 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 3° /-5° 0.8 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Light rain
Light rain
 7° /-3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Mist
Mist
 5° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /1° 29.6 mm 15.2 cm
Jan. 26 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /4° 6.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-18° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Mist
Mist
 -5° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Richmond in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Richmond forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Richmond in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Richmond during January?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Richmond during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Richmond during January, with a total of 98.3 mm spread over approximately 8 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Richmond in January 2026?

Richmond experiences an average snowfall of 17.985 cm during January, occurring over 5 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Richmond during January?

The average wind speed in Richmond during January is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Richmond snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Richmond’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Richmond sees 5 snowy days during January, with approximately 18 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Richmond

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Richmonds January weather 💧
Typically, Richmond has 8 rainy days in January with a total of 98.3 mm of rainfall.

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