January weather forecast
Virginia, USA

January in Virginia is characterized by its cold and often frigid temperatures, standing out as one of the coldest months of the year. While coastal areas may experience slightly milder conditions, the mountains, especially the northern Blue Ridge Mountains, are exposed to the most intense cold. The temperatures during January can vary quite significantly across the state. Coastal regions might face somewhat milder conditions, while areas in the mountains are significantly colder. The average low temperature for the state plunges to 26°F (-3.3°C) during this month, while days can offer some respite with slightly warmer conditions.

When compared to December, January maintains a consistently cold profile, though February might witness similar conditions, with occasional drops in temperature making it comparably cold. Precipitation in January is primarily in the form of snow, especially in regions like the western Blue Ridge Mountains. The snowfall amount varies, with coastal areas seeing averages around 8" (203mm) and mountainous regions getting significantly more, sometimes up to 25" (635mm).

In January, cities situated closer to the Blue Ridge Mountains, such as Roanoke and Blacksburg, are especially noteworthy as they face the brunt of the winter cold. Not only are these cities colder, but they also receive more snow than other parts of the state. On the other hand, regions such as Norfolk or Virginia Beach, being closer to the coast, have slightly milder temperatures but are not exempt from chilly conditions.

Overall, January in Virginia showcases a wintry landscape, with the state's diverse geography playing a pivotal role in the variation of weather conditions. While December has set the cold tone, January ensures its continuation, often with intensifying cold spells, before leading into a chilly February.

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• Richmond - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Richmond is January, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Richmond in January, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.
• Virginia Beach - January »
  In Virginia Beach in January, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Virginia Beach, during January, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.
• Norfolk - January »
  January, noted for its average high-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C), is considered the coldest month in Norfolk, Virginia. In Norfolk, Virginia, in January, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.
• Chesapeake - January »
  In Chesapeake, Virginia, in January, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. With average high temperatures of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and lows of 34.7°F (1.5°C), January is the coldest month in Chesapeake.
• Arlington - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Arlington is January, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. The month with the least rainfall in Arlington is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.
• Newport News - January »
  In Newport News, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. January stands out as Newport News's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).
• Alexandria - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Alexandria is January, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Alexandria with averages ranging from a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).
• Roanoke - January »
  January weather in Roanoke, Virginia brings a night-time low temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and ushers in the new year with relatively cold conditions compared to the coming months. In Roanoke in January, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Portsmouth - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Portsmouth is January, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Portsmouth with averages ranging from a high of 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).
• Suffolk - January »
  As the first month of the year, January holds Suffolk, Virginia in a chilly embrace, with atmospheric pressure recorded at 30.12" (765mm) and an average maximum wind speed of 8.8mph (14.2km/h). In Suffolk in January, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Lynchburg - January »
  In Lynchburg during January, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. On the first day of January in Lynchburg sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:09 pm.
• Harrisonburg - January »
  In Harrisonburg, in January, during 6.7 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Harrisonburg, during January, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.