Virginia (Richmond)
January
Weather in Virginia for January 2027
Your guide to Virginia weather in January - trends and predictions
With an average of 2 snowy days, Virginia usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
In general, the average temperature in Virginia at the beginning of January is 6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 7.2 °C by the end of January.
With an average of 5 rainy days, Virginia experiences minimal rainfall in January.
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63 %
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Virginia Weather January
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What’s the Weather Like in Virginia This January?
Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Virginia’s cities this January.
Temperatures trend during January in Virginia
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January weather in Virginia day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Overcast | 8° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Sunny | 7° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Overcast | 5° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Heavy rain | 3° /1° | 20.8 mm | 6.4 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Sunny | 6° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Moderate rain | 10° /0° | 14.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Moderate rain | 10° /4° | 18.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Moderate snow | 9° /0° | 11.7 mm | 5 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Sunny | 9° /0° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Patchy rain possible | 12° /1° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Overcast | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-2° | 0.3 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-5° | 0.8 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Sunny | 4° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Light snow | 6° /-1° | 2.8 mm | 1 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Light rain | 6° /-3° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Sunny | 1° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Sunny | 1° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Sunny | 3° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Overcast | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Mist | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Heavy rain | 8° /1° | 29.6 mm | 15.2 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Light rain | 9° /4° | 6.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Patchy rain possible | 9° /0° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 5° /0° | 5.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Sunny | 8° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Patchy rain possible | 7° /-1° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Virginia 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 Virginia forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Virginia in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Virginia during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below -1°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Virginia during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 117.6 mm is expected in Virginia during January, occurring over more than 5 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Virginia in January 2027?
Virginia experiences an average snowfall of 28.2 cm during January, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Virginia during January?
The average wind speed in Virginia during January is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Virginia snow forecast January 2027
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On average, Virginia sees 2 snowy days during January, with approximately 28.2 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Virginia
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Typically, Virginia has 5 rainy days in January with a total of 117.6 mm of rainfall.
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