What is the weather like in Richmond vs Washington in January?

In January, Richmond averages 9°C high / -2°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.

Richmond vs Washington in January

Richmond and Washington are nearly tied in January — 59 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Richmond is cold, rainy, clean air; Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Richmond vs Washington — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Richmond	🇺🇸 Washington
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	6°C	5°C
Avg high / low	9° / -2°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	96 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	67%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	31	39

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Richmond vs Washington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Richmond or Washington?: Richmond and Washington are nearly tied in January — 59 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Richmond is cold, rainy, clean air; Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Richmond vs Washington in January?: In January, Richmond averages 9°C high / -2°C low with about 96 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.