The weather in January in Williamsburg

It's cool in January in Williamsburg with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Williamsburg. 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 Williamsburg, 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 25°C in 2018, Williamsburg reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -16°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In January, there is an average of 151 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 17 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Williamsburg

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Williamsburg. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Williamsburg New York
Average temperature 11°C 5°C
Max. temperature 16°C 11°C
Min. temperature -4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 151 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 17 days 12 days
Total snowfall 17 cm 16 cm
Snowy days 5 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Williamsburg with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 12°C, with nights around 3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Williamsburg is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Williamsburg, Virginia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Williamsburg

Temperature in January in Williamsburg over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg

Total precipitation in January in Williamsburg over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Williamsburg

Snowfall in January in Williamsburg per year

Daily UV index in January in Williamsburg

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Williamsburg, 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.

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Average weather in Williamsburg by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Williamsburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.