Richmond weather in January
January in Richmond: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Richmond · #579 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Richmond climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.9 cm / 2.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Richmond in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Richmond?
- January in Richmond: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Richmond on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Richmond in January?
- In January, Richmond averages a daily high of 9.4°C and a low of 0.9°C, with about 92.2 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Richmond in January?
- Richmond has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Richmond in January?
- Richmond sees roughly 6.9 cm of snowfall in January.