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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Arlington, Virginia, United States in January

In an average January, Arlington sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high39°F
Typical high range26°F to 51°F
Average low24°F
Typical low range12°F to 34°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 71°F 2024-01-26
Lowest 0°F 1994-01-19

Low

Highest 56°F 1998-01-08
Lowest -14°F 1994-01-19

Feels-like

Highest 56°F 1998-01-08
Lowest -39°F 1994-01-19

Humidity

Highest 13.4 g/m³ 1998-01-08
Lowest 0.8 g/m³ 1994-01-19

Wind

Highest 36 mph 2024-01-09
Lowest 5 mph 1984-01-17

Precip

Wettest 6.00 in 2024
Driest 0.41 in 1981

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