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

What weather conditions can you expect in Dumfries this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Dumfries includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Dumfries in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 144 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Dumfries. 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 Dumfries climate page with graphs.

 

Dumfries, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dumfries.

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