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Blacksburg Weather in January

Blacksburg in January sees low temperatures, with highs around 6°C (43°F) and overnight lows of -5°C (23°F). Snow/rainfall is fairly high at around 72 mm (2.8 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.

Rainfall in Blacksburg in January

Historically, January sees about 11 days of snow/rain, with a monthly average of 72 mm (2.8 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Blacksburg in January

January in Blacksburg brings low temperatures, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and nights around -5°C (23°F). The month of January belongs to the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows of -5°C (23°F), nights are freezing. Packing a spare blanket is worth considering if you're staying somewhere that might not be fully heated. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. August and September typically offer the best weather for Blacksburg.

Blacksburg Temperature in January

Min Temperature
-5°C (23°F)
Max Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Chance of Rain
37%
Precipitation
72 mm (2.8 in)
Rainy days
11 days

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Blacksburg in January

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Blacksburg in January. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.

What To Do in Blacksburg in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    3/10
  • Walking
    3/10
  • Barbeque
    1/10
  • Camping
    1/10
  • Outdoor sports
    3/10

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