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

How's the weather trend in Richmond as January approaches? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Richmond tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 9°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -3°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 81 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 10 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 171 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond. April and October generally stand out with 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 -3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

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

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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