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Weather in Richmond for January 2026

Your guide to Richmond weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 2 snowy days, Richmond usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.

  • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Richmond at the beginning of January is 5.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 11.9 °F by the end of January.

  • Rain 🌧️

  • Richmond experiences moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 121.7 mm.

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Average dry days
19
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
2
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Richmond in January average weather

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Temperatures trend during January in Richmond

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January weather day by day

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Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
7° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
6° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
4° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Heavy rain
Heavy rain
2° /-1° 31.2 mm 9.6 cm
Jan. 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
5° /-2° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
4° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
10° /-2° 22.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 10 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
7° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 11 Sunny
Sunny
9° /-1° 17.6 mm 7.5 cm
Jan. 12 Overcast
Overcast
10° /-1° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
12° /1° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
5° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Light snow
Light snow
3° /-3° 0.5 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 16 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
3° /-6° 1.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 17 Sunny
Sunny
3° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
6° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 19 Light rain
Light rain
6° /-2° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Sunny
Sunny
0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Sunny
Sunny
1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
5° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 24 Mist
Mist
9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
13° /5° 2.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Patchy light rain with thunder
Patchy light rain with thunder
13° /8° 4.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
13° /4° 2.8 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
9° /4° 8.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
12° /3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Cloudy
Cloudy
10° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
13° /3° 2.6 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.

Richmond in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Richmond during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Richmond during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 121.7 mm is expected in Richmond during January, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Richmond in January 2026?
Richmond experiences an average snowfall of 1.27 cm during January, occurring over 2 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Richmond during January?
The average wind speed in Richmond during January is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Richmond snow forecast January 2026

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January rainfall patterns in Richmond

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