January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Blue Ridge Mountains

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in January.

The Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a moderate 76 mm (3 in) in Roanoke to a heavy 165 mm (6.5 in) in Helen. In January, it is winter.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Blue Ridge Mountains precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America receive in January?

Asheville sees moderate snow/rainfall in January, averaging around 81 mm (3.2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in January?

Rainfall in Asheville typically falls on roughly 11 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America.

What is the wettest city in January in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America?

Helen is the wettest city in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in January according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 165 mm (6.5 in).

What is the driest city in January in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America?

Roanoke is the driest city we have data for in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the United States of America in January, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 76 mm (3 in).

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