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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Mechanicsville this January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Mechanicsville generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 9°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -2°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Mechanicsville in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. You can typically expect 10 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 171 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mechanicsville. April and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mechanicsville, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
Data from: Richmond, the United States of America (9 KM, 5 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.

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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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