Weathermondo.com
United StatesThe weather in January in Richmond
It's cold in January in Richmond with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Richmond. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Richmond, Virginia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2018, Richmond reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 18°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,8 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Richmond
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Richmond. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Richmond | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 16°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 119 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 8,8 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 4 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Richmond with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around -4°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 10°C, with nights around 0°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Richmond is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Find affordable trips to Richmond
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Check out the climate of Richmond for all months and discover the best travel time
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Richmond, Virginia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Richmond
Temperature in January in Richmond over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Richmond, Virginia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Richmond
Total precipitation in January in Richmond over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Richmond
Snowfall in January in Richmond per year
Daily UV index in January in Richmond
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Richmond, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Richmond
Have you been to Richmond in January?
Share your weather experience in January in Richmond.
Average weather in Richmond by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Richmond. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.