Temperature in Virginia in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Virginia, the United States of America this January.

Virginia, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from 5°C (41°F) in Winchester to 11°C (52°F) in Chesapeake. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Chesapeake and -5°C (23°F) in Winchester. January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Virginia, the United States of America in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in Virginia. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Virginia in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Virginia temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Virginia, the United States of America in January?

Average daytime highs in Virginia, the United States of America during January reach about 10°C (50°F) in Virginia Beach.

How cold does it get at night in Virginia, the United States of America in January?

After dark, Virginia Beach cools to about 1°C (34°F) on an average January night.

What is the warmest city in January in Virginia, the United States of America?

Chesapeake tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 0°C (32°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Virginia, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Winchester stands out as the coolest city in Virginia, the United States of America for the month of January. Daytime highs average 5°C (41°F) and it cools down to about -5°C (23°F) at night.

How much sun does Virginia, the United States of America get in January?

Virginia Beach enjoys a balanced 173 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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