Virginia (Richmond)
January
Weather in Virginia for January 2026
Your guide to Virginia weather in January - trends and predictions
With an average of 5 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 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.
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18
Dry days
8
Rainy days
5
Snow days
7°/0°
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17 km/h
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63 %
Avg humidity
Virginia Weather January
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  10° | 2  7° | 3 6° | ||||
| 4  5° | 5 4° | 6  2° | 7 5° | 8 4° | 9  10° | 10  7° |
| 11 9° | 12 10° | 13 12° | 14 5° | 15  3° | 16  3° | 17 3° |
| 18 6° | 19 6° | 20  -0° | 21 -0° | 22 1° | 23 5° | 24  9° |
| 25 13° | 26  13° | 27 13° | 28  9° | 29 12° | 30  10° | 31 13° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Virginia
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Overcast | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Sunny | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Overcast | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Overcast | 4° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Heavy rain | 2° /-1° | 31.2 mm | 9.6 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-2° | 0.4 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Sunny | 4° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Moderate rain | 10° /-2° | 22.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Light drizzle | 7° /-1° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Sunny | 9° /-1° | 17.6 mm | 7.5 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Overcast | 10° /-1° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Patchy rain possible | 12° /1° | 2.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Overcast | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Light snow | 3° /-3° | 0.5 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-6° | 1.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Sunny | 3° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Light rain | 6° /-2° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Light freezing rain | 0° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Sunny | 0° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Sunny | 1° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Overcast | 5° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Mist | 9° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Patchy rain possible | 13° /5° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Patchy light rain with thunder | 13° /8° | 4.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Patchy rain possible | 13° /4° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 9° /4° | 8.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Patchy rain possible | 12° /3° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Cloudy | 10° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Patchy rain possible | 13° /3° | 2.6 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.
Virginia in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Virginia during January?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Virginia during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Virginia 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 Virginia in January 2026?
Virginia experiences an average snowfall of 17.985 cm during January, occurring over 5 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.
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