January weather forecast
Chester, VA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Chester, Virginia, is a frosty winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout January, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chester are January through April, November and December. In Chester, in January, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Chester, Virginia, is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Chester?

January proves to be the coldest month in Chester, recording an average maximum temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a minimum temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What are January temperatures in Chester?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chester, Virginia, are 45°F (7.2°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Chester?

In January, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in January in Chester?

In Chester, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chester in January?

In Chester, during January, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January is 9h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Chester?

On the first day of January in Chester, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January in Chester?

In Chester, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Chester?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Chester?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Chester, VA

Average temperature in January - Chester, VA
  • Average high temperature in January: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Chester, VA

Average pressure in January - Chester, VA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Chester, VA

Average wind speed in January - Chester, VA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Chester, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Chester, VA

Average rainfall in January - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in January
Chester, VA

Average rainfall days in January - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Chester, VA

Average snowfall in January - Chester, VA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.87"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Chester, VA

Average snowfall days in January - Chester, VA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chester, VA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Chester, VA

Average sunshine days in January - Chester, VA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Chester, VA

Average UV index in January - Chester, VA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Chester, VA

Average cloud cover in January - Chester, VA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in January
Chester, VA

Average visibility in January - Chester, 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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