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Richmond weather in January (Indiana, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Richmond in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During January, Richmond usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect temperatures to climb to 2°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -7°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Richmond in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 136 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 136 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
* Data from: Dayton, the United States of America (60 KM, 37 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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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