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

What can you expect from the weather in Chester during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Chester generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Chester in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Chester in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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