Chester weather in January (Virginia, United States of America)

Can you expect sunny skies in Chester in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Chester typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 9°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Chester in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 171 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chester. April typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chester climate page with graphs.

 

Chester, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

Data from: Richmond, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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