Shenandoah Valley

Shenandoah Valley Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in January.

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Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton Lexington

Planning a trip to the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Shenandoah Valley in January

The Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in the Shenandoah Valley generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Martinsburg to 7°C (45°F) in Lexington. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Lexington and -5°C (23°F) in Martinsburg. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lexington with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Explore the Shenandoah Valley by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Shenandoah Valley — and find the best time to visit. (based on Harrisonburg)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March13°C (55°F) April19°C (66°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Shenandoah Valley →

Best Places to Visit in the Shenandoah Valley in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Shenandoah Valley.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Shenandoah Valley

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Shenandoah Valley (January)

Precipitation variation in the Shenandoah Valley (January)

Harrisonburg

In January Harrisonburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Harrisonburg →

Winchester

In January Winchester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Winchester →

Staunton

In January Staunton generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Staunton →

Lexington

In January Lexington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lexington →

Martinsburg

In January Martinsburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Martinsburg →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Shenandoah Valley, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Shenandoah Valley in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Harrisonburg 6°C (43°F) -6°C (21°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Winchester 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Staunton 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Lexington 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Martinsburg 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Front Royal 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

The Shenandoah Valley weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in January?

Expect poor weather across the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in January. The popular destination of Harrisonburg averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -6°C (21°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in January?

In Harrisonburg, the average daytime high in January is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -6°C (21°F).

Does the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America during January, with Harrisonburg averaging close to 57 mm (2.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Harrisonburg, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America is in May, August and September with generally perfect weather in Harrisonburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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