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

Is January a good time to explore Richmond weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Richmond generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 5°C. At night, it falls to around -5°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Richmond in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond. October typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Richmond, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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