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

Is January a good time to explore Merrifield weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Merrifield usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 6°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Merrifield in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 144 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Merrifield. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Merrifield, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 144 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (17 KM, 10 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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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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