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

How is January weather typically in Sterling? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Sterling typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 6°C. At night, it falls to around -4°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Sterling in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 144 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 Sterling. September generally stands 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 Sterling climate page with graphs.

 

Sterling, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 144 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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